U.S. patent application number 13/502274 was filed with the patent office on 2013-04-25 for peptides used in the treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes and/or hair and its use in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions.
This patent application is currently assigned to BCN PEPTIDES S.A.. The applicant listed for this patent is Nuria Alminana Domenech, Cristina Carreno Ra ma, Juan Cebrian Puche, Antonio Ferrer Montiel, Ana Sempere Bonete, Wim Van Den Nest. Invention is credited to Nuria Alminana Domenech, Cristina Carreno Ra ma, Juan Cebrian Puche, Antonio Ferrer Montiel, Ana Sempere Bonete, Wim Van Den Nest.
Application Number | 20130101662 13/502274 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43332253 |
Filed Date | 2013-04-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130101662 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Carreno Ra ma; Cristina ; et
al. |
April 25, 2013 |
PEPTIDES USED IN THE TREATMENT AND/OR CARE OF THE SKIN, MUCOUS
MEMBRANES AND/OR HAIR AND ITS USE IN COSMETIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL
COMPOSITIONS
Abstract
Peptides of general formula (I):
R.sub.1--W.sub.n--X.sub.m-AA.sub.1-AA.sub.2-AA.sub.3-AA.sub.4-Y.sub.p--Z.-
sub.q--R.sub.2 (I) its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their
cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, a preparation
process, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them
and their use in the treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous
membranes and/or hair and the treatment and/or care of those
conditions, disorders and/or diseases which are improved or
prevented by Hsp stimulation.
Inventors: |
Carreno Ra ma; Cristina;
(Barcelona, ES) ; Van Den Nest; Wim; (Vilanova I
Ia Geltru, ES) ; Sempere Bonete; Ana; (Elche
-Alicante, ES) ; Ferrer Montiel; Antonio; (Alicante,
ES) ; Alminana Domenech; Nuria; (Barcelona, ES)
; Cebrian Puche; Juan; (Barcelona, ES) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Carreno Ra ma; Cristina
Van Den Nest; Wim
Sempere Bonete; Ana
Ferrer Montiel; Antonio
Alminana Domenech; Nuria
Cebrian Puche; Juan |
Barcelona
Vilanova I Ia Geltru
Elche -Alicante
Alicante
Barcelona
Barcelona |
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ES
ES
ES
ES
ES
ES |
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Assignee: |
BCN PEPTIDES S.A.
San Quinti de Mediona - Barcelona
ES
LIPOTEC, S.A.
Gava- Barcelona
ES
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Family ID: |
43332253 |
Appl. No.: |
13/502274 |
Filed: |
October 22, 2010 |
PCT Filed: |
October 22, 2010 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/EP10/06454 |
371 Date: |
June 26, 2012 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61254340 |
Oct 23, 2009 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
424/450 ; 424/59;
514/18.6; 514/18.8; 530/329; 530/330 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61P 17/14 20180101;
A61Q 19/00 20130101; C07K 5/1024 20130101; A61K 8/64 20130101; A61Q
19/08 20130101; A61Q 7/00 20130101; A61P 17/00 20180101; C07K 5/10
20130101; C07K 7/06 20130101; A61K 38/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
424/450 ; 424/59;
530/330; 514/18.6; 514/18.8; 530/329 |
International
Class: |
A61K 8/64 20060101
A61K008/64; C07K 7/06 20060101 C07K007/06; A61Q 19/00 20060101
A61Q019/00; C07K 5/10 20060101 C07K005/10 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
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Application Number |
Oct 23, 2009 |
ES |
200930896 |
Claims
1. A peptide of general formula (I)
R.sub.1--W--X.sub.m-AA.sub.1-AA.sub.2-AA.sub.3-AA.sub.4-Y.sub.p--Z.sub.q--
-R.sub.2 (I) its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or its
cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein:
AA.sub.1 is -His-; AA.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting
of -His-, -Leu- and -Pro- AA.sub.3 is -Leu-; AA.sub.4 is selected
from the group consisting of -Arg- and -Asn-; W, X, Y and Z are
independently selected from amongst themselves from the group
consisting of the codified amino acids and uncodified amino acids;
n, m, p and q are independently selected from amongst themselves
and have a value between 0 and 1; n+m+p+q is less or equal to 2;
R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of H, substituted or
unsubstituted non-cyclic aliphatic group, substituted or
unsubstituted alicyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl,
substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl, substituted or
unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl and
R.sub.5--CO-- wherein R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting
of H, substituted or unsubstituted non-cyclic aliphatic group,
substituted or unsubstituted alicyclyl, substituted or
unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl,
substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl and substituted or
unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl; R.sub.2 is selected from the group
consisting of --NR.sub.3R.sub.4, --OR.sub.3 and --SR.sub.3, wherein
R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group
consisting of H, substituted or unsubstituted non-cyclic aliphatic
group, substituted or unsubstituted alicyclyl, substituted or
unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted
heteroarylalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or
unsubstituted aralkyl; with the proviso that when AA.sub.2 is
-Leu-, AA.sub.4 is -Asn- and Y is -Gln- then Z is not -Leu-; and
with the proviso that when AA.sub.2 is -His-, AA.sub.4 is -Arg- and
Y or Z are -Tyr- then p+q is not 1.
2. The peptide according to claim 1, wherein R.sub.1 is selected
from the group consisting of H and R.sub.5--CO, wherein R.sub.5 is
selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted
alkyl C.sub.1-C.sub.24, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl
C.sub.2-C.sub.24, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl
C.sub.2-C.sub.24, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl
C.sub.3-C.sub.24, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkenyl
C.sub.5-C.sub.24, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkynyl
C.sub.8-C.sub.24, substituted or unsubstituted aryl
C.sub.6-C.sub.30, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl
C.sub.7-C.sub.24, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycyl with
3-10 ring members, and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl
of 2 to 24 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 atoms other than carbon and an
alkyl chain of 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
3. The peptide according to claim 2, wherein R1 is selected from
the group consisting of H, acetyl, tert-butanoyl, hexanoyl,
2-methylhexanoyl, cyclohexancarboxyl, octanoyl, decanoyl, lauroyl,
myristoyl, palmitoyl, stearoyl, oleoyl and linoleoyl.
4. The peptide according to claim 1, wherein R.sub.2 is
--NR.sub.3R.sub.4 or --OR.sub.3, wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are
independently selected from the group consisting of H, substituted
or unsubstituted alkyl C.sub.1-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted alkenyl C.sub.2-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted alkynyl C.sub.2-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted cycloalkyl C.sub.3-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted cycloalkenyl C.sub.5-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted cycloalkynyl C.sub.8-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted aryl C.sub.6-C.sub.30, substituted or unsubstituted
aralkyl C.sub.7-C.sub.24, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycyl
with 3-10 ring members, and substituted or unsubstituted
heteroarylalkyl of 2 to 24 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 atoms other than
carbon and an alkyl chain of 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
5. The peptide according to claim 4, wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4
are independently selected from the group consisting of H, methyl,
ethyl, hexyl, dodecyl and hexadecyl.
6. The peptide according to claim 1, wherein R.sub.1 is selected
from the group consisting of H, acetyl, lauroyl, myristoyl and
palmitoyl, AA.sub.2 is L Leu, AA.sub.4 is L Arg, and R.sub.2 is
NR.sub.3R.sub.4 or OR.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are
independently selected from H, methyl, ethyl, hexyl, dodecyl and
hexadecyl.
7. The peptide according to claim 1, wherein R.sub.1 is selected
from the group consisting of H, acetyl, lauroyl, myristoyl and
palmitoyl, AA.sub.2 is L Pro, AA.sub.4 is L Arg-, and R.sub.2 is
NR.sub.3R.sub.4 or --OR.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are
independently selected from H, methyl, ethyl, hexyl, dodecyl and
hexadecyl.
8.-21. (canceled)
22. Process for preparation of a peptide of general formula (I),
its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or its cosmetically or
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, according to claim 1, wherein it
is carried out in solid phase or in solution.
23. (canceled)
24. Cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition which comprises a
cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one
peptide of general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof
and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts,
according to claim 1, and at least one cosmetically or
pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or adjuvant.
25. Composition according to claim 24, wherein the peptide of
general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or its
cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, is found in a
concentration between 0.000001% and 20% in weight, with regards to
the total weight of the composition.
26. (canceled)
27. Composition according to claim 24, wherein the peptide of
general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or its
cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, is incorporated
into a cosmetic or pharmaceutical delivery system or sustained
release system selected from the group consisting of liposomes,
mixed liposomes, oleosomes, niosomes, ethosomes, millicapsules,
microcapsules, nanocapsules, sponges, cyclodextrins, vesicles,
micelles, mixed micelles of surfactants, surfactant-phospholipid
mixed micelles, millispheres, microspheres, nanospheres,
lipospheres, microemulsions, nanoemulsiones, miniparticles,
milliparticles, microparticles, nanoparticles, solid lipid
nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers or is found
adsorbed on a solid organic polymer or solid mineral support
selected from the group consisting of talc, bentonite, silica,
starch and maltodextrin.
28.-29. (canceled)
30. Composition according to claim 24, wherein said composition is
presented in a formulation selected from the group consisting of
creams, multiple emulsions, anhydrous compositions, aqueous
dispersions, oils, milks, balsams, foams, lotions, gels, cream
gels, hydroalcoholic solutions, hydroglycolic solutions, hydrogels,
liniments, sera, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, serums, ointments,
mousses, pomades, powders, bars, pencils, sprays, aerosols,
capsules, gelatin capsules, soft capsules, hard capsules, tablets,
sugar coated tablets, granules, chewing gum, solutions,
suspensions, emulsions, syrups, polysaccharide films, jellies and
gelatins.
31. Composition according to claim 24, wherein said composition is
found incorporated into a product selected from the group
consisting of under-eye concealers, make-up foundation, make-up
removing lotions, make-up removing milks, eye shadows, lipsticks,
lip gloss, lip protectors and powders.
32. Composition according to claim 24, wherein the peptide of
general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or its
cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, is incorporated
into a fabric, a non-woven fabric or a medical device.
33. (canceled)
34. Composition according to claim 24, wherein said composition
further comprises a cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective
amount of at least one adjuvant selected from the group comprised
of heat shock proteins, other heat shock protein synthesis
stimulating agents, acetylcholine-receptor aggregation inhibitors,
muscle contraction inhibiting agents, anticholinergic agents,
elastase inhibiting agents, matrix metalloproteinase inhibiting
agents, melanin synthesis stimulating or inhibiting agents,
whitening or depigmenting agents, propigmenting agents,
self-tanning agents, anti-aging agents, NO-synthase inhibiting
agents, 5.alpha.-reductase inhibiting agents, lysyl- and/or prolyl
hydroxylase inhibiting agents, antioxidants, free radical
scavengers and/or agents against atmospheric pollution, reactive
carbonyl specie scavengers, anti-glycation agents, antihistamine
agents, antiviral agents, antiparasitic agents, emulsifiers,
emollients, organic solvents, liquid propellants, skin
conditioners, humectants, substances that retain moisture, alpha
hydroxyacids, beta hydroxyacids, moisturizers, epidermal hydrolytic
enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, proteins, pigments or colorants,
dyes, gelling polymers, thickeners, surfactants, softening agents,
anti-wrinkle agents, agents able to reduce or treat bags under the
eyes, exfoliating agents, antimicrobial agents, antifungal agents,
fungistatic agents, bactericidal agents, bacteriostatic agents,
agents stimulating the synthesis of dermal or epidermal
macromolecules and/or capable of inhibiting or preventing their
degradation, collagen synthesis-stimulating agents, elastin
synthesis-stimulating agents, decorin synthesis-stimulating agents,
laminin synthesis-stimulating agents, defensin
synthesis-stimulating agents, aquaporin synthesis-stimulating
agents, hyaluronic acid synthesis-stimulating agents, fibronectin
synthesis-stimulating agents, sirtuin synthesis-stimulating agents,
agents stimulating the synthesis of lipids and components of the
stratum corneum, ceramides, fatty acids, agents that inhibit
collagen degradation, agents that inhibit elastin degradation,
agents that inhibit serine proteases such as cathepsin G, agents
stimulating fibroblast proliferation, agents stimulating
keratinocyte proliferation, agents stimulating adipocyte
proliferation, agents stimulating melanocyte proliferation, agents
stimulating keratinocyte differentiation, agents stimulating
adipocyte differentiation, agents that inhibit
acetylcholinesterase, skin relaxant agents, glycosaminoglycan
synthesis-stimulating agents, antihyperkeratosis agents,
comedolytic agents, antipsoriasis agents, DNA repair agents, DNA
protecting agents, stabilizers, anti-itching agents, agents for the
treatment and/or care of sensitive skin, firming agents,
anti-stretch mark agents, binding agents, agents regulating sebum
production, lipolytic agents or agents stimulating lipolysis,
anti-cellulite agents, antiperspirant agents, agents stimulating
healing, coadjuvant healing agents, agents stimulating
re-epithelialization, coadjuvant re-epithelialization agents,
cytokine growth factors, calming agents, anti-inflammatory and/or
analgesic agents, anesthetic agents, agents acting on capillary
circulation and/or microcirculation, agents stimulating
angiogenesis, agents that inhibit vascular permeability, venotonic
agents, agents acting on cell metabolism, agents to improve
dermal-epidermal junction, agents inducing hair growth, hair growth
inhibiting or retardant agents, hair loss retardant agents,
preservatives, perfumes, chelating agents, vegetable extracts,
essential oils, marine extracts, agents obtained from a
bio-fermentation process, mineral salts, cell extracts and
sunscreens, organic or mineral photoprotective agents active
against ultraviolet A and/or B rays or mixtures thereof.
35.-44. (canceled)
45. A method of treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes
and/or hair, which comprises administering an effective amount of
at least one peptide of general formula (I), its stereoisomers,
mixtures thereof and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, according to claim 1.
46. The method according to claim 45, for the treatment and/or care
of those conditions, disorders and/or diseases of the skin, mucous
membranes and/or hair which are improved or prevented by
stimulation of synthesis of at least one heat shock protein.
47. The method according to claim 46, wherein said heat shock
protein has a molecular weight between 20 kDa and 110 kDa.
48. The method according to claim 47, wherein said heat shock
protein is Hsp70.
49. The method according to claim 45, wherein said treatment and/or
care reduces, delays and/or prevents cell damage induced by UV
radiation, thermal stress, oxidative stress, osmotic shock,
inflammation, hypoxia, exposure to pollutants, lack of nourishment
and lack of hydration.
50. The method according to claim 45, in which said treatment
and/or care reduces, delays and/or prevents the signs of aging
and/or photoaging.
51. The method according to claim 45, in which said treatment
and/or care delays and/or prevents hair loss or induces hair
growth.
52. The method according to claim 45, in which said treatment
and/or care stimulates healing and/or re-epithelialization of
wounds.
53. The method according to claim 52, in which said wounds are a
consequence of diabetes.
54. The method according to claim 46, in which said disorders
and/or diseases are selected from the group consisting of
epidermolysis bullosa and alopecia.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to peptides capable of inducing the
expression of heat shock proteins in the skin, mucous membranes
and/or hair and to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which
contain these peptides used in the treatment and/or care of the
skin, mucous membranes and/or hair, preferably for the treatment
and/or care of those conditions, disorders and/or diseases of the
skin, mucous membranes and/or hair which are improved or prevented
by a stimulation of heat shock protein synthesis.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Skin, mucous membranes and hair are constantly exposed to
stressful factors, both of a chemical and physical nature. Solar
radiation, the exposure to certain chemical agents or high
temperatures can have harmful effects on the cells which make up
the skin, accelerating its aging and making it look unhealthy. The
mechanisms through which ultraviolet radiation (UV) exercises these
effects includes the formation of reactive oxygen species, damage
to the DNA, and the denaturation of proteins, among others.
[0003] Denaturation or change in the proteins' conformation can
imply the exposure of hydrophobic residues at the protein surface,
a situation in which the proteins are susceptible to forming
aggregates, thus losing their functionality. This is dangerous for
the integrity of the cell, and therefore it has specialized
mechanisms to combat the aforementioned situations: all the live
organisms have mechanisms to prevent the damage caused by
accumulation of misfolded proteins [Ananthan J., Goldberg A. L. and
Voellmy R. (1986) "Abnormal proteins serve as eukaryotic stress
signals and trigger the activation of heat shock genes" Science
232:522-524].
[0004] It has been seen that the cells respond to a stressful
situation by increasing synthesis of the so-called stress proteins.
This response begins when the cell detects an accumulation of
abnormally folded proteins, giving rise to an increase in the
transcription of heat shock genes X is J. and Wu C. (1993) "Protein
traffic on the heat shock promoter: parking, stalling, and trucking
along" Cell 74:1-4]. The products of these genes are classified
into two large groups, heat shock proteins and glucose regulated
proteins. The term "heat shock protein" originates from the
observation of an increase of these proteins' synthesis in cells
incubated at an abnormally high temperature. These proteins'
synthesis is also increased not just when the cells are subjected
to an increase in temperature, but also in other stressful
situations such as exposure to UV radiation, oxidative stress,
osmotic shock, inflammation, hypoxia, exposure to pollutants such
as heavy metals, lack of nourishment and lack of hydration
[Lindquist S. (1986) "The heat-shock response" Annu. Rev. Biochem.
55:1151-1191].
[0005] Heat shock proteins are a family of proteins classified
according to their molecular weight, the one that have been subject
to more studies are 60 kDa and 70 kDa proteins, due to their
constituent expression in all cells and their direct participation
in several aspects of protein maturation. Hsp70 principally
comprises two proteins: Hsp73, the form expressed constituently,
and Hsp72, the inducible form, which is transcriptionally regulated
by the heat shock factor protein 1 (HSF1). These proteins are also
called molecular chaperones, due to their function of directing the
folding of recently synthesized proteins from a globule-like
conformation merged to a final compact structure, avoiding the
appearance of conformations susceptible to forming aggregates and,
therefore, ensuring their correct functionality. In normal
conditions, Hsp70 is located in the nucleus and cytoplasm and
interacts transitorily with the newborn proteins, it facilitates
their folding and promotes their translocation through the Golgi
complex and endoplasmic reticulum, in joint action with Hsp60. In
stressful conditions, however, Hsp70 forms a complex with the
unfolded proteins or erroneously folded proteins, to rescue them
from degradation and irreversible damage, or the opposite, to
increase the possibilities of a proteolytic attack in the event
that it is impossible to protect them [Hayes S. A. and Dice J. F.
(1996) "Roles of molecular chaperones in protein degradation" J.
Cell. Biol. 132:255-258; Gething M. J. and Sambrook J. (1992)
"Protein folding in the cell" Nature 355:33-45]. Neither Hsp70 or
Hsp60 end up forming part of the final correctly folded protein,
nor do they possess any specific information on the folding; they
simply prevent inappropriate interactions from being established
which may cause misfolding or lead to aggregations and, therefore,
loss of functionality. The mechanism through which the protein
adopts its definitive conformation is, however, unknown.
[0006] As well as the chaperone functions reestablishing the
conformation of badly-folded proteins, the participation of Hsp70
has been described in processes of protection and repair of DNA in
the case of damage caused to them by UV radiation or ionizing
radiation [Bases R. (2006) "Heat shock protein 70 enhanced
deoxyribonucleic acid base excision repair in human leukemic cells
after ionizing radiation" Cell Stress Chaperones 11:240-249; Niu
P., Liu L., Gong Z., Tan H., Wang F., Yuan J., Feng Y, Wei Q.,
Tanguay R. M. and Wu T. (2006) "Overexpressed heat shock protein 70
protects cells against DNA damage caused by ultraviolet C in a
dose-dependent manner" Cell Stress & Chaperones
11:162-169].
[0007] The response to stress constitutes a universally conserved
cell defense mechanism which is reflected in the so-called acquired
thermotolerance, a phenomenon according to which cells that suffer
a non-lethal thermal shock are capable, after a recovery period at
normal growth temperature, of surviving a second thermal shock
which would have been lethal the first time around [Subjeck J. R.,
Sciandra J. J. and Johnson R. J. (1982) "Heat shock proteins and
thermotolerance; a comparison of induction kinetics" Br. J. Radiol.
55:579-584; Angelidis C. E., Lazaridis I. and Pagoulatos G. N.
(1991) "Constitutive expression of heat-shock protein 70 in
mammalian cells confers thermoresistance" Eur. J. Biochem.
199:35-39; Li G. C., Li L. G., Liu Y. K., Mak J. Y., Chen L. L. and
Lee W. M. (1991) "Thermal response of rat fibroblasts stably
transfected with the human 70-kDa heat shock protein-encoding gene"
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 88:1681-1685]. This acquired
thermotolerance has been seen to be transitory, it usually lasts
between 12 and 24 hours in growing cells, and depends on the
changes induced by the shock of the initial temperature, such as
levels of increase in the expression and accumulation of shock
proteins. Within the Hsp family it has been verified that Hsp70 is
responsible for induction of thermotolerance: specific inhibition
both of the transcription as well as the synthesis of Hsp72
prevents the protecting effects induced by thermal treatment
[Trautinger F., Kindas-Mugge I., Barlan B., Neuner P. and Knobler
R. M. (1995) "72-kD heat shock protein is a mediator of resistance
to ultraviolet B light" J. Invest. Dermatol. 105:160-162; Simon M.
M., Reikerstorfer A., Schwarz A., Krone C., Luger T. A., Jaattela
M. and Schwarz T. (1995) "Heat shock protein 70 overexpression
affects the response to ultraviolet light in murine fibroblasts.
Evidence for increased cell viability and suppression of cytokine
release" J. Clin. Invest. 95:926-33].
[0008] Subsequently it was verified that any agent or treatment
capable of inducing a response to stress provides the cell with
protection in the face of a subsequent exposure to a stress-causing
agent, regardless of the origin of that stress [Kampinga H. H.,
Brunsting J. F., Stege G. J. J., Burgman P. W. J. J. and Konings A.
W. T (1995) "Thermal protein denaturation and protein aggregation
in cells made thermotolerant by various chemicals: role of heat
shock proteins" Exp. Cell Res. 219:536-546]. Exogenous induction of
the expression of shock proteins is, therefore, a plausible
strategy to prevent damage to cell proteins and, therefore,
maintain cell integrity.
[0009] Described in the literature are different diseases which are
caused by abnormal protein folding, such as epidermolysis bullosa
[Gu L. H. and Coulombe P. A. (2005) "Defining the properties of the
nonhelical tail domain in type II keratin 5: insight from a bullous
disease-causing mutation" Mol Biol Cell. 16:1427-1438], which is
caused by the incorrect folding of keratin caused by mutations of
some amino acids in its sequence. These diseases are subject to
treatment with compounds which induce an increase in the levels of
heat shock proteins.
[0010] In the same way, compounds which induce an increase in the
expression of heat shock proteins are used in the treatment and/or
care of wounds or as adjuvants in healing and/or
re-epithelialization processes. It is known that wound healing and
repair processes present an increase in the expression of heat
shock proteins. Specifically, induction of the expression of Hsp in
the case of cutaneous trauma is specific to the location of the
keratinocytes in the skin; thus, Hsp70 sees its synthesis induced
in epidermis keratinocytes [Laplante A. F., Moulin V., Auger F. A.,
Landry J., Li H., Morrow G., Tanguay R. M. and Germain L. (1998)
"Expression of heat shock proteins in mouse skin during wound
healing" J. Histochem. Cytochem. 46:1291-301]. It has also been
observed that the external delivery of the Hsp70 protein
accelerates wound healing [Kovalchin J. T., Wang R., Wagh M. S.,
Azoulay J., Sanders M. and Chandawarkar R. Y. (2006) "In vivo
delivery of heat shock protein 70 accelerates wound healing by
up-regulating macrophage-mediated phagocytosis" Wound Repair Regen.
14:129-137]. A decrease in the quantity of Hsp70 in the skin of
diabetic patients with impaired wound healing and repair has also
been described [Bitar M. S., Farook T., John B. and Francis I. M.
(1999) "Heat-shock protein 72/73 and impaired wound healing in
diabetic and hypercortisolemic states" Surgery 125:594-601; Atalay
M., Oksala N., Lappalainen J., Laaksonen D. E., Sen C. K. and Roy
S. (2009) "Heat shock proteins in diabetes and wound healing" Curr.
Protein Pept. Sci. 10:85-95; McMurtry A. L., Cho K., Young L.
J.-T., Nelson C. F. and Greenhalgh D. G. (1999) "Expression of
HSP70 in healing wounds of diabetic and nondiabetic mice" J. Surg.
Res. 86:36-41]. Thus, the induction of heat shock protein synthesis
of is a valid strategy for the treatment and/or care of skin and/or
mucous membrane wounds and, specifically, in the healing and
re-epithelialization of skin and/or mucous membrane wounds which
are a consequence of diabetes.
[0011] The participation of Hsp70 in the regulation of hair growth
is also known in the prior art; specifically patent application MX
2007-007622 describes the application of compounds inhibiting
synthesis of Hsp70 to reduce hair growth. The implication of Hsp70
in the regulation of hair growth suggests the use of compounds
capable of stimulating Hsp synthesis for the treatment and/or
prevention of alopecia in order to delay hair loss or induce hair
growth and, specifically, for the treatment of alopecia caused by
chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer as described in patent US
2002/0001629.
[0012] Abnormal protein folding also has an effect on the skin from
an aesthetic point of view. Correct elastin and collagen protein
folding is fundamental to maintain the flexibility of the skin and
smooth and young looking skin. Young adults' skin is particularly
well adapted to respond quickly and effectively to stressful
situations since it is capable of synthesizing great quantities of
Hsp to protect protein folding during synthesis. However, in people
of an advance age the ability to maintain correct protein folding
is reduced since there is a reduction in Hsp70 synthesis with age,
which causes an accumulation of damaged proteins or poorly folded
and poor regulation of cell death which make the skin look old
[Verbeke P, Fonager J, Clark B F, Rattan S I. (2001) "Heat shock
response and ageing: mechanisms and applications" Cell Biol. Int.
25:845-857]. The effect that abnormal protein folding has on the
skin from an aesthetic point of view is worsened when the skin is
exposed to UV radiation, and contributes to the aspect of photoaged
skin. UV radiation is capable of irreversibly damaging cells,
causing cell death. However, it has been demonstrated that the
exposure to high temperatures has a certain protective effect on
cells, reducing the amount of cell death induced by UVB [Trautinger
F., Knobler R., Honigsmann H., M. Mayr W. and Kindas-Mugge I.
(1996) "Increased expression of the 72-kD heat shock protein and
reduced sunburn cell formation in human skin after local
hyperthermia" J. Invest. Dermatol. 107:442-443]. This exposure to
high temperatures induces Hsp synthesis. These are responsible for
the photoprotective effect on the harmful effects of UV radiation
observed. Thus, heat shock protein synthesis induction is a valid
strategy for the treatment and/or care of the skin and/or hair with
the aim of reducing, delaying and/or preventing the signs of aging
and/or photoaging.
[0013] Both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sector have carried out
different tests in the development of compounds capable of
stimulating heat shock protein synthesis. The role played by the
heat shock proteins in different conditions, disorders and diseases
is widely known in the prior art, as can found, for example, in the
periodical publication Heat Shock Proteins in Biology and Medicine
(Research Signpost, India) or Cell Stress and Chaperones (Springer,
Netherlands), among others.
[0014] It is known that some serine protease inhibitors are capable
of stimulating the production of heat shock proteins, but their
high toxicity prevents their use for therapeutic purposes. Because
of this, the industry needs to find agents with these properties
and which can also be used risk-free for the patient's or
consumer's health.
[0015] Different natural extracts which stimulate Hsp synthesis are
described in the prior art, such as rye seed extracts, extracts of
Opuntia ficus-indica, extracts which contain mangiferin (US
2006/0088560) or those described in documents US 2004/0228816, U.S.
Pat. No. 7,128,914 or FR 2834887 among others. The difficulties of
obtaining extracts with a homogenous quality and known composition
and purity make their industrial development difficult,
particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. Different modified
synthetic peptides are also described with aldehyde or
.alpha.-ketoester functions which induce Hsp synthesis, such as
those described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,942,494. However, the aldehyde
function is chemically incompatible with a great quantity of
ingredients commonly employed in topical application formulations,
also showing problems of low stability in the formulations, which
limits its use in the cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical sector.
[0016] The benefit of the action of heat shock proteins on the
skin, mucous membranes and/or hair could also be obtained from
direct application of these proteins to the skin; mucous membranes
and/or hair. In this sense, U.S. Pat. No. 5,348,945 describes the
exogenous application of protein Hsp70 as a method for reducing the
mortality of a tissue subjected to stressful situations and,
especially, to preserve tissues which are to be used in organ
transplants. The topical application of proteins with a high
molecular weight presents the difficulty of their low permeability
through the skin and hair, thus making its development in the
cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical sector difficult.
[0017] This is why despite the great number of existing compounds
and/or extracts, there is still a need to identify new compounds
stimulating heat shock protein synthesis which are more effective
and selective than those known in the prior art.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] This invention provides a solution to the aforementioned
problem. The applicant of this invention has surprisingly found
that synthetic peptides whose sequence does not include aldehyde
functionalizations are capable of stimulating Hsp70 protein
synthesis and, therefore, are capable of protecting the skin,
mucous membranes and/or hair against aggressions resulting from the
exposure to stressful situations. These peptides are used in the
treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes and/or hair,
preferably for the treatment and/or care of those conditions,
disorders and/or diseases of the skin, mucous membranes and/or hair
which are improved or prevented by heat shock protein
stimulation.
DEFINITIONS
[0019] In order to facilitate the comprehension of this invention,
the meanings of some terms and expressions as used in the context
of the invention are included.
[0020] Within the context of this invention "skin" is understood to
be the layers which comprise it from the outermost layer or stratum
corneum to the lowermost layer or hypodermis, both inclusive. These
layers are comprised by different types of cells such as
keratinocytes, fibroblasts, melanocytes and/or adipocytes among
others.
[0021] In the context of this invention, the term "skin" includes
the scalp.
[0022] In the context of this invention "care of the skin, mucous
membranes and/or hair" comprises the prevention of disorders and/or
diseases of the skin, mucous membranes and/or hair.
[0023] In the context of this invention, the term "aging" refers to
the changes experienced by the skin with age (chronoaging) or by
exposure to the sun (photoaging) or to environmental agents such as
tobacco smoke, extremely cold or windy weather, chemical pollutants
or pollution, and includes all external visible and/or noticeable
through touch, such as and not restricted to, the development of
discontinuities on the skin such as wrinkles, fine lines, cracks,
irregularities or roughness, increase in the size of pores, loss of
elasticity, loss of firmness, loss of resilience, loss of the
ability to recover from deformation, sagging of the skin such as
sagging cheeks, appearance of bags under the eyes or appearance of
a double chin among others, changes in skin color such as marks,
redness, bags or the appearance of hyperpigmented areas such as age
spots or freckles among others, abnormal differentiation,
hyperkeratinization, elastosis, keratosis, hair loss, orange-peel
skin, loss of collagen structuring and other histological changes
to the stratum corneum, the dermis, the epidermis, the vascular
system (for example the appearance of spider veins or
telangiectasias) or to those tissues close to the skin among
others. The term "photoaging" groups the set of processes due to
the prolonged exposure of the skin to ultraviolet radiation that
result in the premature aging of the skin, and presents the same
physical characteristics as aging, such as and not excluding,
flaccidity, sagging, changes in color or irregularities in
pigmentation, abnormal and/or excessive keratinization.
[0024] In the context of this invention "photoprotection" is
understood to be the ability of a compound or a formulation to
prevent or delay the appearance of the symptoms of photoaging when
this compound or formulation is applied before exposure to UV
radiation.
[0025] In this description the abbreviations used for amino acids
follow the IUPAC-IUB Joint Commission on Biochemical Nomenclature
rules outlined in Eur. J. Biochem. (1984) 138:9-37 and in J. Biol.
Chem. (1989) 264:633-673.
[0026] Thus, for example, Asn represents
NH.sub.2--CH(CH.sub.2CONH.sub.2)--COOH, Asn- represents
NH.sub.2--CH(CH.sub.2CONH.sub.2)--CO--, -Asn represents
--NH--CH(CH.sub.2CONH.sub.2)--COOH and -Asn- represents
--NH--CH(CH.sub.2CONH.sub.2)--CO--. Therefore, the dash, which
represents the peptide bond, eliminates the OH of the 1-carboxyl
group of the amino acid (represented here in the non-ionized
conventional form) when located at the right of the symbol, and
eliminates the H of the 2-amino group of the amino acid when
located at the left of the symbol; both modifications can be
applied to the same symbol (see Table 1).
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Amino acid structures and their three letter
nomenclature code. Symbol Remainder -Arg- ##STR00001## -His-
##STR00002## -Asn- ##STR00003## -Leu- ##STR00004## -Pro-
##STR00005##
[0027] The abbreviation "Ac-" is used in this description to name
the acetyl group (CH.sub.3--CO--) and the abbreviation "Palm-" is
used to name the palmitoyl group
(CH.sub.3--(CH.sub.2).sub.14--CO--).
[0028] The term "non-cyclic aliphatic group" is used in this
invention to cover, for example and not restricted to, linear or
branched alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl groups.
[0029] The term "alkyl group" relates to a saturated, linear or
branched group, which has between 1 and 24, preferably between 1
and 16, more preferably between 1 and 14, even more preferably
between 1 and 12, and even more preferably still between 1, 2, 3,
4, 5 or 6 carbon atoms and which is bound to the rest of the
molecule by a simple bond, including, for example and not
restricted to, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl,
heptyl, octyl, decyl, dodecyl, lauryl, hexadecyl, octadecyl, amyl,
2-ethylhexyl, 2-methylbutyl, 5-methylhexyl and similar.
[0030] The term "alkenyl group" refers to a linear or branched
group which has between 2 and 24, preferably between 2 and 16, more
preferably between 2 and 14, even more preferably between 2 and 12,
even more preferably still 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 carbon atoms, with one
or more carbon-carbon double bonds, preferably with 1, 2 or 3
carbon-carbon double bonds, conjugated or unconjugated, which is
bound to the rest of the molecule through a single bond, including,
for example and not restricted to, the vinyl, oleyl, linoleyl and
similar groups.
[0031] The term "alkynyl group" refers to a linear or branched
group which has between 2 and 24, preferably between 2 and 16, more
preferably between 2 and 14, even more preferably between 2 and 12,
even more preferably still 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 carbon atoms, with one
or more carbon-carbon triple bonds, preferably with 1, 2 or 3
carbon-carbon triple bonds, conjugated or unconjugated, which is
bound to the rest of the molecule through a single bond, including,
for example and not restricted to, the ethinyl group, 1-propinyl,
2-propinyl, 1-butinyl, 2-butinyl, 3-butinyl, pentinyl, such as
1-pentinyl and similar groups.
[0032] The term "alicyclic group" is used in this invention to
cover, for example and not restricted to, cycloalkyl or
cycloalkenyl or cycloalkynyl groups.
[0033] The term "cycloalkyl" relates to a saturated mono- or
polycyclic aliphatic group which has between 3 and 24, preferably
between 3 and 16, more preferably between 3 and 14, even more
preferably between 3 and 12, even more preferably still 3, 4, 5 or
6 carbon atoms and which is bound to the rest of the molecule
through a single bond, including, for example and not limited to,
cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl,
methyl cyclohexyl, dimethyl cyclohexyl, octahydroindene,
decahydronaphthalene, dodecahydro-phenalene and similar.
[0034] The term "cycloalkenyl" relates to a non-aromatic mono- or
polycyclic aliphatic group which has between 5 and 24, preferably
between 5 and 16, more preferably between 5 and 14, even more
preferably between 5 and 12, even more preferably still 5 or 6
carbon atoms, with one or more carbon-carbon double bonds,
preferably with 1, 2 or 3 carbon-carbon double bonds, conjugated or
unconjugated, which is bound to the rest of the molecule through a
single bond, including, for example and not restricted to, the
cyclopent-1-en-1-yl group and similar groups.
[0035] The term "cycloalkynyl" relates to a non-aromatic mono- or
polycyclic aliphatic group which has between 8 and 24, preferably
between 8 and 16, more preferably between 8 and 14, even more
preferably between 8 and 12, even more preferably still 8 or 9
carbon atoms, with one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds,
preferably with 1, 2 or 3 carbon-carbon triple bonds, conjugated or
unconjugated, which is bound to the rest of the molecule through a
single bond, including, for example and not restricted to, the
cyclooct-2-yn-1-yl group and similar.
[0036] The term "aryl group" relates to an aromatic group which has
between 6 and 30, preferably between 6 and 18, more preferably
between 6 and 10, even more preferably 6 or 10 carbon atoms, which
comprises 1, 2, 3 or 4 aromatic rings, bound by a carbon-carbon
bond or fused, and which is bound to the rest of the molecule
through a single bond, including, for example and not restricted
to, phenyl, naphthyl, diphenyl, indenyl, phenanthryl or anthranyl
among others.
[0037] The term "aralkyl group" relates to an alkyl group
substituted by an aromatic group, with between 7 and 24 carbon
atoms and including, for example and not restricted to,
--(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6-phenyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6-(1-naphtyl),
--(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6-(2-naphtyl),
--(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6--CH(phenyl).sub.2 and similar.
[0038] The term "heterocyclic group" relates to a 3-10 member
heterocycyl or hydrocarbon ring, in which one or more of the ring
atoms, preferably 1, 2 or 3 of the ring atoms, is a different
element to carbon, such as nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur and may be
saturated or unsaturated. For the purposes of this invention, the
heterocyclyl can be a cyclic, monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic
system which may include fused ring systems; and the nitrogen,
carbon or sulfur atoms can be optionally oxidized in the
heterocyclyl radical; the nitrogen atom can optionally be
quaternized; and the heterocyclyl radical may be partially or
completely saturated or may be aromatic. With increasing
preference, the term heterocyclic relates to a 5 or 6 member
ring.
[0039] The term "heteroarylalkyl group" relates to an alkyl group
substituted with a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic
heterocyclyl group, the alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms
and the aromatic heterocyclyl group between 2 and 24 carbon atoms
and from 1 to 3 atoms other than carbon and including, for example
and not restricted to, --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6-imidazolyl,
--(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6-triazolyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6-thienyl,
--(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6-furyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6-pyrrolidinyl and
similar.
[0040] As used in this technical area, there may be a degree of
substitution on the groups defined above. Thus, there can be
substitution in any of the groups of this invention. The references
in this document to groups substituted in the groups of this
invention indicate that the radical specified can be substituted in
one or more available positions by one or more substituents,
preferably in 1, 2 or 3 positions, more preferably in 1 or 2
positions, even more preferably in 1 position. These substituents
include, for example and not restricted to, alkyl C.sub.1-C.sub.4;
hydroxyl; alcoxyl C.sub.1-C.sub.4; amino; aminoalkyl
C.sub.1-C.sub.4; carbonyloxyl C.sub.1-C.sub.4; oxycarbonyl
C.sub.1-C.sub.4; halogen such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine and
iodine; cyano; nitro; azido; alkylsulfonyl C.sub.1-C.sub.4; thiol;
alkylthio aryloxyl such as phenoxyl;
--NR.sub.b(C.dbd.NR.sub.b)NR.sub.bR.sub.c; where R.sub.b and
R.sub.c are selected independently from the group consisting of H,
alkyl C.sub.1-C.sub.4, alkenyl C.sub.2-C.sub.4, alkynyl
C.sub.2-C.sub.4, cycloalkyl C.sub.3-C.sub.10, aryl
C.sub.6-C.sub.18, aralkyl C.sub.7-C.sub.17,
3-10-membered-heterocyclyl or protective group of the amino
group.
Compounds of the Invention
[0041] The compounds of the invention are defined by the general
formula (I)
R.sub.1--W.sub.n--X.sub.m-AA.sub.1-AA.sub.2-AA.sub.3-AA.sub.4-Y.sub.p--Z-
.sub.q--R.sub.2 (I)
their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, characterized in that: [0042]
AA.sub.1 is -His-; [0043] AA.sub.2 is selected from the group
consisting of -His-, -Leu- and -Pro-; [0044] AA.sub.3 is -Leu-;
[0045] AA.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of -Arg- and
-Asn-; [0046] W, X, Y and Z are independently selected from amongst
themselves from the group consisting of codified amino acids and
non-codified amino acids; [0047] n, m, p and q are independently
selected from amongst themselves and have a value between 0 and 1;
[0048] n+m+p+q is less or equal to 2; [0049] R.sub.1 is selected
from the group consisting of H, substituted or unsubstituted
non-cyclic aliphatic group, substituted or unsubstituted alicyclyl,
substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or
unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl,
substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl and R.sub.5--CO-- wherein
R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of H, substituted or
unsubstituted non-cyclic aliphatic group, substituted or
unsubstituted alicyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl,
substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted
heterocyclyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl;
[0050] R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of
--NR.sub.3R.sub.4, --OR.sub.3 and --SR.sub.3, wherein R.sub.3 and
R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H,
substituted or unsubstituted non-cyclic aliphatic group,
substituted or unsubstituted alicyclyl, substituted or
unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted
heteroarylalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and substituted
or unsubstituted aralkyl; [0051] with the proviso that when
AA.sub.2 is -Leu-, AA.sub.4 is -Asn-, Y is -Gln- then Z is not
-Leu-; [0052] and with the proviso that when AA.sub.2 is -His-,
AA.sub.4 is -Arg-, Y or Z are -Tyr- then p+q is not 1.
[0053] The R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 groups are bound to the
amino-terminal (N-terminal) and carboxy-terminal (C-terminal) ends
of the peptide sequences respectively.
[0054] According to a preferred embodiment of this invention,
R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of H or
R.sub.5--CO--, wherein R.sub.5 is selected from the group
consisting of substituted or unsubstituted alkyl C.sub.1-C.sub.24,
substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl C.sub.2-C.sub.24, substituted
or unsubstituted alkynyl C.sub.2-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted cycloalkyl C.sub.3-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted cycloalkenyl C.sub.5-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted cycloalkynyl C.sub.8-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted aryl C.sub.6-C.sub.30, substituted or unsubstituted
aralkyl C.sub.7-C.sub.24, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycyl
with 3-10 ring members, and substituted or unsubstituted
heteroarylalkyl of 2 to 24 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 atoms other than
carbon and an alkyl chain of 1 to 6 carbon atoms. More preferably,
R.sub.1 is selected from H, acetyl, tert-butanoyl, hexanoyl,
2-methylhexanoyl, cyclohexancarboxyl, octanoyl, decanoyl, lauroyl,
myristoyl, palmitoyl, stearoyl, oleoyl and linoleoyl. Even more
preferably, R.sub.1 is H, acetyl, lauroyl, myristoyl or palmitoyl.
In an even more preferred embodiment, R.sub.1 is acetyl or
palmitoyl.
[0055] According to another preferred embodiment, R.sub.2 is
--NR.sub.3R.sub.4, --OR.sub.3 or --SR.sub.3, wherein R.sub.3 and
R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H,
substituted or unsubstituted alkyl C.sub.1-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted alkenyl C.sub.2-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted alkynyl C.sub.2-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted cycloalkyl C.sub.3-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted cycloalkenyl C.sub.5-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted cycloalkynyl C.sub.8-C.sub.24, substituted or
unsubstituted aryl C.sub.6-C.sub.30, substituted or unsubstituted
aralkyl C.sub.7-C.sub.24, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl
with 3-10 ring members and substituted or unsubstituted
heteroarylalkyl of 2 to 24 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 atoms other than
carbon where the alkyl chain is 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Optionally,
R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be bound through a saturated or unsaturated
carbon-carbon bond, forming a cycle with the nitrogen atom. More
preferably R.sub.2 is --NR.sub.3R4, or --OR.sub.3. More preferably
R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are selected from the group consisting of H,
methyl, ethyl, hexyl, dodecyl or hexadecyl. Even more preferably
R.sub.3 is H and R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of
H, methyl, ethyl, hexyl, dodecyl or hexadecyl. According to an even
more preferable embodiment, R.sub.2 is selected from --OH and
--NH.sub.2.
[0056] According to another embodiment of this invention R.sub.1 is
selected from the group consisting of H, acetyl, lauroyl, myristoyl
or palmitoyl, AA.sub.2 is -L-Leu-, AA.sub.4 is -L-Arg-, and R.sub.2
is --NR.sub.3R.sub.4 or --OR.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are
independently selected from H, methyl, ethyl, hexyl, dodecyl and
hexadecyl, preferably R.sub.2 is --OH or --NH.sub.2. More
preferably, R.sub.1 is acetyl or palmitoyl and R.sub.2 is --OH.
Even more preferably, n, m, p and q are 0.
[0057] According to another embodiment of this invention R.sub.1 is
selected from the group consisting of H, acetyl, lauroyl, myristoyl
or palmitoyl, AA.sub.2 is -L-Pro-, AA.sub.4 is -L-Arg-, and R.sub.2
is --NR.sub.3R.sub.4 or --OR.sub.3 wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are
independently selected from H, methyl, ethyl, hexyl, dodecyl and
hexadecyl, preferably R.sub.2 is --OH or --NH.sub.2. More
preferably, R.sub.1 is acetyl or palmitoyl and R.sub.2 is --OH.
Even more preferably, n, m, p and q are 0.
[0058] Preferably, the compounds of formula (I) are selected from
the group consisting of: [0059] Palm-His-Leu-Leu-Arg-NH.sub.2,
[0060] Palm-His-Leu-Leu-Arg-OH, [0061] Ac-His-Leu-Leu-Arg-NH.sub.2,
[0062] Ac-His-Leu-Leu-Arg-OH, [0063]
Ac-His-Leu-Leu-Arg-NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.15--CH.sub.3, [0064]
Palm-His-Leu-Leu-Asn-NH.sub.2, [0065] Palm-His-Leu-Leu-Asn-OH,
[0066] Ac-His-Leu-Leu-Asn-NH.sub.2, [0067] Ac-His-Leu-Leu-Asn-OH,
[0068] Ac-His-Leu-Leu-Asn-NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.15--CH.sub.3, [0069]
Palm-His-Pro-Leu-Arg-NH.sub.2, [0070] Palm-His-Pro-Leu-Arg-OH,
[0071] Ac-His-Pro-Leu-Arg-NH.sub.2, [0072] Ac-His-Pro-Leu-Arg-OH,
[0073] Ac-His-Pro-Leu-Arg-NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.15--CH.sub.3, [0074]
Palm-His-Pro-Leu-Asn-NH.sub.2, [0075] Palm-His-Pro-Leu-Asn-OH,
[0076] Ac-His-Pro-Leu-Asn-NH.sub.2, [0077] Ac-His-Pro-Leu-Asn-OH,
[0078] Ac-His-Pro-Leu-Asn-NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.15--CH.sub.3, [0079]
Palm-His-His-Leu-Arg-NH.sub.2, [0080] Palm-His-His-Leu-Arg-OH,
[0081] Ac-His-His-Leu-Arg-NH.sub.2, [0082] Ac-His-His-Leu-Arg-OH,
[0083] Ac-His-His-Leu-Arg-NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.15--CH.sub.3, [0084]
Palm-His-His-Leu-Asn-NH.sub.2, [0085] Palm-His-His-Leu-Asn-OH,
[0086] Ac-His-His-Leu-Asn-NH.sub.2, [0087] Ac-His-His-Leu-Asn-OH,
[0088] Ac-His-His-Leu-Asn-NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.15--CH.sub.3, [0089]
Ac-Gly-Gly-His-Pro-Leu-Asn-OH, [0090]
Ac-His-His-Leu-Asn-Ala-Leu-OH, [0091]
Ac-Gly-His-His-Leu-Asn-Ala-OH, [0092] their stereoisomers, mixtures
thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts.
[0093] The peptides of this invention can exist as stereoisomers or
mixtures of stereoisomers; for example, the amino acids which form
them can have an L-, D-configuration or be racemic independently of
one another. Therefore, it is possible to obtain isomeric mixtures
as well as racemic mixtures or diastereomeric mixtures, or pure
diastereomers or enantiomers, depending on the number of asymmetric
carbons and which isomers or isomeric mixtures are present. The
preferred structures of the peptides of the invention are pure
isomers, i.e., enantiomers or diastereomers.
[0094] For example, when it is indicated that AA.sub.1 can be
-His-, it is understood that AA.sub.1 is selected from -L-His-,
-D-His- or mixtures of both, racemic or non-racemic. Likewise, when
it is said that AA.sub.2 can be -Leu-, it is understood that it can
be -L-Leu-, -D-Leu- or mixtures of both, racemic or non-racemic.
The preparation processes described in this document allow the
person skilled in the art to obtain each of the stereoisomers of
the peptide of the invention by choosing the amino acid with the
appropriate configuration.
[0095] In the context of this invention, the term "uncodified amino
acids" relates to those amino acids not codified by the genetic
code, natural or unnatural, such as and not restricted to,
citrulline, ornithine, sarcosine, desmosine, norvaline,
4-aminobutyric acid, 2-aminobutyric acid, 2-aminoisobutyric acid,
6-aminohexanoic acid, 1-naphthylalanine, 2-naphthylalanine,
2-aminobenzoic acid, 4-aminobenzoic acid, 4-chlorophenylalanine,
2,3-diaminopropionic acid, 2,4-diaminobutyric acid, cycloserine,
carnitine, cystine, penicillamine, pyroglutamic acid,
thienylalanine, hydroxyproline, allo-isoleucine, allo-threonine,
isonipecotic acid, isoserine, phenylglycine, astatine,
.beta.-alanine, norleucine, N-methyl amino acids, .beta.-amino
acids or .gamma.-amino acids among others, as well as their
derivatives. A list of unnatural amino acids can be found in the
article "Unusual amino acids in peptide synthesis" by D. C. Roberts
and F. Vellaccio, in The Peptides, Vol. 5 (1983), Chapter VI, Gross
E. and Meienhofer J., Eds., Academic Press, New York, USA or in the
commercial catalogues of the companies specialized in the field,
such as PolyPeptide Laboratories, Bachem, Novabiochem,
Sigma-Aldrich, Peptides International, Advanced ChemTech,
Chem-Impex, Maybridge Chemical, Chirotech Technology, Peninsula
Laboratories or RSP Amino Acid Analogues among others.
[0096] In the context of this invention when n, m, p or q are
different to 0 it is clearly understood that the nature of W, X, Y
and/or Z does not make the activity of the peptides of this
invention difficult, but it either contributes to the stimulation
of heat shock protein synthesis or it has no effect on it.
[0097] In the context of this invention there are also cosmetically
or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the peptides provided by
this invention. The term "cosmetically or pharmaceutically
acceptable salts" means a salt admitted for its use on animals and,
more particularly, human beings, and includes the salts used to
form base addition salts, whether inorganic, for example and not
restricted to, lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium,
manganese, copper, zinc or aluminum among others; whether organic
such as and not restricted to, ethylamine, diethylamine,
ethylenediamine, ethanolamine, diethanolamine, arginine, lysine,
histidine or piperazine among others; or acid addition salts,
whether organic, for example and not restricted to, acetate,
citrate, lactate, malonate, maleate, tartrate, fumarate, benzoate,
aspartate, glutamate, succinate, oleate, trifluoroacetate, oxalate,
pamoate or gluconate among others; or inorganic, for example and
not restricted to chloride, sulfate, borate or carbonate among
others. The nature of the salt is not critical, provided that it is
cosmetically and pharmaceutically acceptable. Cosmetically and
pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the peptides of the invention
can be obtained by conventional methods, well known in the prior
art [Berge S. M., Bighley L. D. and Monkhouse D. C. (1977)
"Pharmaceutical Salts" J. Pharm. Sci. 66:1-19].
[0098] An aspect of this invention relates to a peptide of general
formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof, and/or its
cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, as described in
this invention, for the treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous
membranes and/or hair.
[0099] In another particular aspect, this invention relates to a
peptide of general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures
thereof, and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, as described in this invention, for the treatment and/or
care of those conditions, disorders and/or diseases which are
improved or prevented by the stimulation of Hsp protein synthesis,
specifically proteins from the Hsp family with a molecular weight
between 20 kDa and 110 kDa, more specifically with a molecular
weight between 40 kDa and 100 kDa and even more specifically Hsp
proteins with a molecular weight comprised between 60 kDa and 80
kDa and in particular the Hsp with a molecular weight of 70 kDa or
Hsp70.
[0100] In a preferred embodiment, the conditions, disorders and/or
diseases which are improved or prevented by a stimulation of heat
shock protein synthesis are selected from the group consisting of
epidermolysis bullosa and alopecia, including alopecia caused by
chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
[0101] In another particular aspect, this invention relates to a
peptide of general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures
thereof, and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, as described in this invention, for the treatment and/or
care of the skin, mucous membranes and/or hair, which reduces,
delays, and/or prevents cell damage induced by UV radiation,
thermal stress, oxidative stress, osmotic shock, inflammation,
hypoxia, exposure to pollutants, lack of nourishment and lack of
hydration.
[0102] In another aspect, this invention relates to a peptide of
general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof, and/or
its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, as described
in this invention, for the treatment and/or care of the skin,
mucous membranes and/or hair, which reduces, and/or prevents the
signs of aging and/or photoaging.
[0103] In another aspect, this invention relates to a peptide of
general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof, and/or
its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, as described
in this invention, for the treatment and/or care of the skin and/or
mucous membranes, which stimulates healing and/or
re-epithelialization of wounds, preferably those wounds that are a
result of diabetes.
[0104] In another particular aspect, this invention relates to a
peptide of general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures
thereof, and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, as described in this invention, for the treatment and/or
care of the skin and/or hair which delays and/or prevents hair loss
or induces hair growth.
Processes of Preparation
[0105] The synthesis of the peptides of the invention, their
stereoisomers or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts can be performed according to conventional methods, known in
the prior art, such as solid phase peptide synthesis methods
[Stewart J. M. and Young J. D. (1984) "Solid Phase Peptide
Synthesis, 2nd edition" Pierce Chemical Company, Rockford, Ill.;
Bodanzsky M. and Bodanzsky A. (1984) "The practice of Peptide
Synthesis" Springer Verlag, New Cork; Lloyd-Williams P., Albericio
F. and Giralt E. (1997) "Chemical Approaches to the Synthesis of
Peptides and Proteins" CRC, Boca Raton, Fla., USA], synthesis in
solution, a combination of the methods for solid phase synthesis
and solution synthesis or enzymatic synthesis [Kullmann W (1980)
"Proteases as catalysts for enzymic syntheses of opioid peptides"
J. Biol. Chem. 255:8234-8238]. The peptides can also be obtained by
fermentation of a bacterial strain, genetically engineered or not,
in order to produce the desired sequences, by controlled hydrolysis
of proteins of animal or vegetable origin, preferably vegetable
origin, to release peptide fragments containing at least the
desired sequence.
[0106] For example, a method of obtaining the peptides of the
invention of formula (I) comprises the steps of: [0107] coupling an
amino acid with the N-terminal end protected and the C-terminal end
free, onto an amino acid with the N-terminal end free and the
C-terminal end protected or bound to a solid support; [0108]
removing the protective group of the N-terminal end; [0109]
repetition of the sequence of coupling and removal of the
protective group of the N-terminal end until the desired peptidic
sequence is obtained; [0110] removal of the protective group of the
C-terminal end or cleavage from the solid support.
[0111] Preferably, the C-terminal end is bound to a solid support
and the process is conducted on solid phase and, therefore,
includes the coupling of an amino acid with the N-terminal end
protected and the C-terminal end free onto an amino acid with the
N-terminal end free and the C-terminal end bound to a polymer
support; removal of the protective group of the N-terminal end; and
repetition of this sequence as many times as is necessary to obtain
a peptide of the desired length, and finally followed by cleaving
the synthesized peptide from the original polymer support.
[0112] The functional groups of the side chains of the amino acids
are adequately protected with temporary or permanent protective
groups throughout synthesis, and can be deprotected simultaneously
or orthogonally to the process of cleaving the peptide from the
polymer support.
[0113] Alternatively, solid phase synthesis can be carried out by a
convergent strategy coupling a peptide onto the polymer support or
onto a peptide or onto an amino acid previously bound to the
polymer support. Convergent synthesis strategies are widely known
to the person skilled in the art and are described in
Lloyd-Williams P., Albericio F. and Giralt E. in "Convergent
solid-phase peptide synthesis" (1993) Tetrahedron
49:11065-11133.
[0114] The process can comprise the additional stages of
deprotection of the N-terminal and/or C-terminal ends and/or
cleavage of the peptide from the polymer support in a different
order, using standard processes and conditions known in the prior
art, after which the functional groups of these ends can be
modified. The optional modification of the N-terminal and/or
C-terminal ends can be carried out with the peptide of formula (I)
bound to the polymeric support or once the peptide has been cleaved
from the polymeric support.
[0115] Optionally, R.sub.1 may be introduced by the reaction of the
N-terminal end of the peptide of the invention with a compound
R.sub.1-J, wherein R.sub.1 is as described above and J is a leaving
group for example and not restricted to, the tosyl group, the mesyl
group and halogen groups among others; through a nucleophilic
substitution reaction, in the presence of an adequate base and
solvent, wherein the fragments that have the functional groups not
involved in the N--C bond formation are suitably protected with
temporary or permanent protective groups.
[0116] Optionally and/or additionally, the R.sub.2 radicals can be
introduced by the reaction of a compound HR.sub.2 wherein R.sub.2
is -OR.sub.3, --NR.sub.3R.sub.4 or --SR.sub.3, with a complementary
fragment which corresponds to the peptide of formula (I) in which
R.sub.2 is --OH in the presence of an adequate solvent and a base
such as, N,N-diisopropylethylamine (DIEA) or triethylamine or an
additive such as 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt) or
1-hydroxyazabenzotriazole (HOAt) and a dehydrating agent, such as a
carbodiimide, a uronium salt, a phosphonium salt or amidinium salt,
among others, or by prior formation of an acyl halide with, for
example, thionyl chloride, and thereby obtaining a peptide
according to the general formula (I) invention, wherein the
fragments that have the functional groups not involved in the N--C
bond formation are suitably protected with temporary or permanent
protective groups, or alternatively other R.sub.2 radicals may be
introduced by simultaneous incorporation to the peptide cleavage
process from the polymeric support.
[0117] A person skilled in the art would easily understand that the
deprotection/cleavage steps of the C-terminal and N-terminal ends
and their subsequent derivatization can be performed in a different
order, according to the processes known in the prior art [Smith M.
B. and March J. (1999) "March's Advanced Organic Chemistry
Reactions, Mechanisms and Structure", 5th Edition, John Wiley &
Sons, 2001].
[0118] The term "protective group" relates to a group which blocks
a functional organic group and can be removed in controlled
conditions. The protective groups, their relative reactivities and
the conditions in which they remain inert are known to the person
skilled in the art.
[0119] Examples of representative protective groups for the amino
group are amides, such as amide acetate, amide benzoate, amide
pivalate; carbamates such as benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz or Z),
2-chlorobenzyl (CIZ), para-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl (pNZ),
tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc), 2,2,2-trichloroethyloxycarbonyl
(Troc), 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyloxycarbonyl (Teoc),
9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl (Fmoc) or allyloxycarbonyl (Alloc),
Trityl (Trt), methoxytrityl (Mtt), 2,4-dinitrophenyl (Dnp),
N-[1-(4,4-dimethyl-2,6-dioxocyclohex-1-ylidene)ethyl (Dde),
1-(4,4-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-cyclohexylidene)-3-methylbutyl (ivDde),
1-(1-adamantyl)-1-methylethoxycarbonyl (Adpoc), among others,
preferably Boc or Fmoc.
[0120] Examples of representative protective groups for the
carboxyl group are esters, such as the tert-butyl ester (tBu),
allyl ester (All), triphenylmethyl ester (trityl ester, Trt),
cyclohexyl ester (cHx), benzyl ester (Bzl), ortho-nitrobenzyl
ester, para-nitrobenzyl ester, para-methoxybenzyl ester,
trimethylsilylethyl ester, 2-phenylisopropyl ester, fluorenylmethyl
ester (Fm),
4-(N11-(4,4-dimethyl-2,6-dioxocyclohexylidene)-3-methylbutyl]amino)
benzyl ester (Dmab), among others; preferred protective groups of
the invention are the All, tBu, cHx, Bzl and Trt esters.
[0121] The side chains of the trifunctional amino acids can be
protected during the synthetic process with temporary or permanent
protective groups orthogonal to the protective groups of the
N-terminal and C-terminal ends.
[0122] The guanidine group of the arginine side chain can be
protected with the nitro group, allyloxycarbonyl (Alloc),
para-toluenesulfonyl (tosyl, Tos),
2,2,5,7,8-pentamethylchroman-6-sulfonyl (Pmc),
2,2,4,6,7-pentamethyldihydrobenzofuran-5-sulfonyl (Pbf) or
4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylbenzenesulfonyl (Mtr), among others; the
imidazolyl group of the histidine side chain can be protected with
the tosyl group (Tos), the tert-butyloxycarbonyl group (Boc), the
trityl group (Trt), the methoxytrityl group (Mtt) or the
2,4-dinitrophenyl group (Dnp) among others; and the amide group of
the asparagine side chain can be protected with the trityl group
(Trt) or the xanthyl group (Xan) or is used unprotected.
[0123] In a preferred embodiment, the protective group strategy
used is the strategy wherein the amino groups are protected by Boc,
the carboxyl groups are protected by Bzl, cHx or All esters, the
arginine side chain is protected by Mtr or Tos, the asparagine side
chain is used unprotected and the histidine side chain is protected
by Tos or Dnp.
[0124] In another preferred embodiment, the protective group
strategy used is the strategy wherein the amino groups are
protected by Fmoc, the carboxyl groups are protected by tBu, All or
Trt esters, the arginine side chain is protected by Pmc or Pbf, the
asparagine side chain by Trt and the hisitidine side chain by Trt
or Mtt.
[0125] Examples of these and other additional protective groups,
their introduction and removal, can be found in the literature
[Greene T. W. and Wuts P. G. M., (1999) "Protective groups in
organic synthesis" John Wiley & Sons, New York; Atherton B. and
Sheppard R. C. (1989) "Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis: A practical
approach" IRL Oxford University Press]. The term "protective
groups" also includes the polymeric supports used in solid phase
synthesis.
[0126] When synthesis takes place totally or partially on solid
phase, the possible solid supports used in the process of the
invention can involve polystyrene supports, polyethylene glycol
grafted to polystyrene and similar, for example and not restricted
to, p-methylbenzhydrylamine (MBHA) resins [Matsueda G. R. and
Stewart J. M. (1981) "A p-methylbenzhydrylamine resin for improved
solid-phase synthesis of peptide amides" Peptides 2:45-50],
2-chlorotrityl resins [Barbs K., Gatos D., Kallitsis J., Papaphotiu
G., Sotiriu P., Wenqing Y. and Schafer W. (1989) "Darstellung
geschutzter Peptid-Fragmente unter Einsatz substituierter
Triphenylmethyl-Harze" Tetrahedron Lett. 30:3943-3946; Barlos K.,
Gatos D., Kapolos S., Papaphotiu G., Schafer W. and Wenqing Y.
(1989) "Veresterung von partiell geschutzten Peptid-Fragmenten mit
Harzen. Einsatz von 2-Chlorotritylchlorid zur Synthese von
Leu1-Gastrin I" Tetrahedron Lett. 30:3947-3951], TentaGel.RTM.
resins (Rapp Polymere GmbH), ChemMatrix.RTM. resins (Matrix
Innovation, Inc) and similar, which may or may not include a labile
linker, such as 5-(4-aminomethyl-3,5-dimethoxy phenoxy)valeric acid
(PAL) [Albericio F., Kneib-Cordonier N., Biancalana S., Gera L.,
Masada R. I., Hudson D. and Barany G. (1990) "Preparation and
application of the
5-(4-(9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl)aminomethyl-3,5-dimethoxy
phenoxy)valeric acid (PAL) handle for the solid-phase synthesis of
C-terminal peptide amides under mild conditions" J. Org. Chem.
55:3730-3743], 2-(AM) [Rink H. (1987) "Solid-phase synthesis of
protected peptide fragments using a trialkoxy-diphenyl-methylester
resin" Tetrahedron Lett. 28:3787-3790], Wang [Wang S. S. (1973)
"p-Alkoxybenzyl Alcohol Resin and
p-Alkoxybenzyloxycarbonylhydrazide Resin for Solid Phase Synthesis
of Protected Peptide Fragments" J. Am. Chem. Soc. 95:1328-1333] and
similar, allowing the simultaneous deprotection and cleavage of the
peptide from the polymeric support.
Cosmetic or Pharmaceutical Compositions
[0127] To this regard, another aspect of the invention is a
cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition which comprises at least a
peptide of general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures
thereof, and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts together with at least one cosmetically or pharmaceutically
acceptable adjuvant. These compositions can be prepared by
conventional means known to persons skilled in the art ("Harry's
Cosmeticology", Eight edition (2000) Rieger M. M., ed., New York
Chemical Pub., NY, US; "Remington: The Science and Practice of
Pharmacy", Twentieth edition (2003) Genaro A. R., ed., Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, US].
[0128] The peptides of this invention have variable solubility in
water, according to the nature of their sequence or any possible
modifications in the N-terminal and/or C-terminal ends. Therefore,
the peptides of this invention can be incorporated into the
compositions by aqueous solution, and those which are not soluble
in water can be solubilized in cosmetically or pharmaceutically
acceptable conventional solvents for example and not restricted to,
ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, propylene glycol, glycerine,
butylene glycol or polyethylene glycol or any combination
thereof.
[0129] The cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective amount of the
peptides of the invention which should be administered, as well as
their dosage, will depend on numerous factors, including age, state
of the patient, the nature or severity of the condition, disorder
or disease to be treated, cared for and/or prevented, the route and
frequency of administration and of the particular nature of the
peptides to be used.
[0130] "Cosmetically and pharmaceutically effective amount" is
understood to mean a non-toxic but sufficient amount of the peptide
or peptides of the invention to provide the desired effect. The
peptides of the invention are used in the cosmetic or
pharmaceutical composition of this invention in cosmetically or
pharmaceutically effective concentrations to achieve the desired
effect; in a preferred form versus the total weight of the
composition, between 0.00000001% (in weight) and 20% (in weight);
preferably between 0.000001% (in weight) and 20% (in weight), more
preferably between 0.0001% (in weight) and 10% (in weight) and even
more preferably between 0.0001% (in weight) and 5% (in weight).
[0131] The peptides of the invention can also be incorporated into
cosmetic or pharmaceutical delivery systems and/or sustained
release systems.
[0132] The term "delivery systems" relates to a diluent, adjuvant,
excipient or carrier with which the peptide of the invention is
administered. These cosmetic or pharmaceutical carriers can be
liquids, such as water, oils or surfactants, including those of
petroleum, animal, vegetable or synthetic origin, such as and not
restricted to, peanut oil, soybean oil, mineral oil, sesame oil,
castor oil, polysorbates, sorbitan esters, ether sulfates,
sulfates, betaines, glycosides, maltosides, fatty alcohols,
nonoxynols, poloxamers, polyoxyethylenes, polyethylene glycols,
dextrose, glycerol, digitonin and similar. In "Remington's
Pharmaceutical Sciences" by E. W. Martin diluents, adjuvants or
excipients are described as appropriate carriers.
[0133] The term "sustained release" is used in a conventional sense
relating to a delivery system of a compound which provides the
gradual release of this compound during a period of time and
preferably, although not necessarily, with relatively constant
compound release levels over a period of time.
[0134] Examples of delivery or sustained release systems are
liposomes, mixed liposomes, oleosomes, niosomes, ethosomes,
milliparticles, microparticles, nanoparticles and solid lipid
nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, sponges,
cyclodextrins, vesicles, micelles, mixed micelles of surfactants,
surfactant-phospholipid mixed micelles, millispheres, microspheres
and nanospheres, lipospheres, millicapsules, microcapsules and
nanocapsules, as well as microemulsions and nanoemulsions, which
can be added to achieve a greater penetration of the active
principle and/or improve its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic
properties. Preferred delivery or sustained release systems are
liposomes, surfactant-phospholipid mixed micelles and
microemulsions, more preferably water-in-oil microemlusions with an
internal structure of reverse micelle.
[0135] Sustained release systems can be prepared by methods known
in the prior art, and the compositions which contain them can be
administered, for example, by topical or transdermal
administration, including adhesive patches, non-adhesive patches,
occlusive patches and microelectric patches, or by systemic
administration, for example and not restricted to, orally or
parenterally, including nasal, rectal or subcutaneous implantation
or injection, or direct implantation or injection into a specific
body part, and preferably should release a relatively constant
quantity of the peptides of the invention. The amount of peptide
contained in the sustained release system will depend, for example,
on where the composition is to be administered, the kinetics and
duration of the release of the peptide of the invention, as well as
the nature of the condition, disorder and/or disease to be treated
and/or cared for.
[0136] The peptides of this invention can also be adsorbed on solid
organic polymers or solid mineral supports such as and not
restricted to, talc, bentonite, silica, starch or maltodextrin
among others.
[0137] The compositions which contain the peptides of the invention
can also be incorporated into fabrics, non-woven fabrics and
medical devices which are in direct contact with the skin: thus
releasing the peptides of the invention whether by biodegradation
of the binding system to the fabric, non-woven fabric or medical
device, or by the friction between them and the body, due to body
moisture, the skin's pH or body temperature. Furthermore, the
fabrics and non-woven fabrics can be used for making garments that
are in direct contact with the body. Preferably, the fabrics,
non-woven fabrics and medical devices containing peptides of the
invention are used for the treatment and/or care of those
conditions, disorders and/or diseases which are improved or
prevented by a stimulation of Hsp synthesis.
[0138] Examples of fabrics, non-woven fabrics, garments, medical
devices and means for immobilizing the peptides to them, among
which are the delivery systems and/or the sustained release systems
described above, can be found in literature and are known in the
prior art [Schaab C. K. (1986) "Impregnating Fabrics With
Microcapsules", HAPPI May 1986; Nelson G. (2002) "Application of
microencapsulation in textiles" Int. J. Pharm. 242:55-62;
"Biofunctional Textiles and the Skin" (2006) Curr. Probl. Dermatol.
v. 33, Hipler U. C. and Elsner P., eds. S. Karger A G, Basel,
Switzerland; Malcom R. K.; McCullagh S. D., Woolfson A. D., Gorman
S. P., Jones D. S. y Cuddy J. (2004) "Controlled release of a model
antibacterial drug from a novel self-lubricating silicone
biomaterial" J. Cont. Release 97:313-320]. The preferred fabrics,
non-woven fabrics, garments and medical devices are bandages,
gauzes, t-shirts, socks, tights, underwear, girdles, gloves,
diapers, sanitary napkins, dressings, bedspreads, wipes, adhesive
patches, non-adhesive patches, occlusive patches, micro-electric
patches and/or face masks.
[0139] The cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which contain
the peptides of this invention, their stereoisomers, mixtures
thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts, can be used in different types of compositions of topical or
transdermal application, optionally including cosmetically or
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients necessary for formulating
the desired administration form [Fauli i Trillo C. (1993) in
"Tratado de Farmacia Galenica", Luzan 5, S. A. Ediciones,
Madrid].
[0140] The compositions of topical or transdermal application can
be produced in any solid, liquid or semisolid formulation, such as
and not restricted to, creams, multiple emulsions such as and not
restricted to, oil and/or silicone in water emulsions, water-in-oil
and/or silicone emulsions, water/oil/water or water/silicone/water
type emulsions, and oil/water/oil or silicone/water/silicone type
emulsions, anhydrous compositions, aqueous dispersions, oils,
milks, balsams, foams, lotions, gels, cream gels, hydroalcoholic
solutions, hydroglycolic solutions, hydrogels, liniments, sera,
soaps, shampoos, conditioners, serums, polysaccharide films,
ointments, mousses, pomades, powders, bars, pencils and sprays or
aerosols (sprays), including leave-on and rinse-off formulations.
These topical or transdermal application formulations can be
incorporated using techniques known by the person skilled in the
art into different types of solid accessories such as and not
restricted to, bandages, gauzes, t-shirts, socks, tights,
underwear, girdles, gloves, diapers, sanitary napkins, dressings,
bedspreads, wipes, adhesive patches, non-adhesive patches,
occlusive patches, micro-electric patches or face masks, or they
can be incorporated into different make-up products such as make-up
foundation, such as fluid foundations and compact foundations,
make-up removal lotions, make-up removal milks, under-eye
concealers, eye shadows, lipsticks, lip protectors, lip gloss and
powders among others.
[0141] The cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions of the
invention may include agents which increase the percutaneous
absorption of the peptides of this invention, such as and not
restricted to, dimethylsulfoxide, dimethylacetamide,
dimethylformamide, surfactants,
azone(1-dodecylazacycloheptane-2-one), alcohol, urea,
ethoxydiglycol, acetone, propylene glycol or polyethylene glycol,
among others. Furthermore, the cosmetic or pharmaceutical
compositions of this invention can be applied to local areas to be
treated by means of iontophoresis, sonophoresis, electroporation,
microelectric patches, mechanical pressure, osmotic pressure
gradient, occlusive cure, microinjections or needle-free injections
by means of pressure, such as injections by oxygen pressure, or any
combination thereof, to achieve a greater penetration of the
peptide of the invention. The application area will be determined
by the nature of the condition, disorder and/or disease to be
treated and/or cared for.
[0142] Furthermore, the cosmetic compositions containing the
peptides of this invention, their stereoisomers or their
cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be used in
different types of formulations for oral administration, preferably
in the form of oral cosmetics and pharmaceutical drugs, such as and
not restricted to, capsules, including gelatin capsules, soft
capsules, hard capsules, tablets, including sugar coated tablets,
powders, granules, chewing gum, solutions, suspensions, emulsions,
syrups, polysaccharide films, jellies or gelatins, and any other
form known by the person skilled in the art. In particular, the
peptides of the invention can be incorporated into any form of
functional food or fortified food, such as and not restricted to,
dietary bars or compact or non-compact powders. These powders can
be dissolved in water, juices, soda, dairy products, soya
derivatives or can be incorporated into dietary bars. The peptides
of this invention can be formulated with common excipients and
adjuvants for oral compositions or food supplements, such as and
not restricted to, fat components, aqueous components, humectants,
preservatives, texturizing agents, flavors, aromas, antioxidants
and colorants common in the food industry.
[0143] Cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing the
peptides of the invention, their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof
and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts can
also be administered by topical or transdermal route, as well as by
any other appropriate route, as for example oral or parenteral
route, for which they will include the pharmaceutically acceptable
excipients necessary for the formulation of the desired
administration form. In the context of this invention, the term
"parenteral" includes nasal, auricular, ophthalmic, rectal,
urethral, vaginal, subcutaneous, intradermal, intravascular
injections, such as intravenous, intramuscular, intraocular,
intravitreous, intracorneal, intraspinal, intramedullary,
intracranial, intracervical, intracerebral, intrameningeal,
intraarticular, intrahepatic, intrathoracic, intratracheal,
intrathecal and intraperitoneal, and any another similar injection
or infusion technique. A review of the different pharmaceutical
forms of administration of the active ingredients and excipients
necessary for obtaining them can be found, for example, in the
"Tratado de Farmacia Galenica", C. Fauli i Trillo, 1993, Luzan 5,
S. A. Ediciones, Madrid.
[0144] Among the cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
adjuvants contained in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions
described in this invention include additional ingredients commonly
used in compositions for the treatment and/or care of the skin,
mucous membranes and/or hair such as and not restricted to, heat
shock proteins, other heat shock protein synthesis stimulating
agents, acetylcholine-receptor aggregation inhibitors, muscle
contraction inhibiting agents, anticholinergic agents, elastase
inhibiting agents, matrix metalloproteinase inhibiting agents,
melanin synthesis stimulating or inhibiting agents, whitening or
depigmenting agents, propigmenting agents, self-tanning agents,
anti-aging agents, NO-synthase inhibiting agents,
5.alpha.-reductase inhibiting agents, lysyl- and/or prolyl
hydroxylase inhibiting agents, antioxidants, free radical
scavengers and/or agents against atmospheric pollution, reactive
carbonyl species scavengers, anti-glycation agents, antihistamine
agents, antiviral agents, antiparasitic agents, emulsifiers,
emollients, organic solvents, liquid propellants, skin conditioners
such as humectants, substances that retain moisture, alpha
hydroxyacids, beta hydroxyacids, moisturizers, epidermal hydrolytic
enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, proteins, pigments or colorants,
dyes, gelling polymers, thickeners, surfactants, softening agents,
anti-wrinkle agents, agents able to reduce or treat bags under the
eyes, exfoliating agents, antimicrobial agents, antifungal agents,
fungistatic agents, bactericidal agents, bacteriostatic agents,
agents stimulating the synthesis of dermal or epidermal
macromolecules and/or capable of inhibiting or preventing their
degradation, such as for example collagen synthesis-stimulating
agents, elastin synthesis-stimulating agents, decorin
synthesis-stimulating agents, laminin synthesis-stimulating agents,
defensin synthesis-stimulating agents, aquaporin
synthesis-stimulating agents, hyaluronic acid synthesis-stimulating
agents, fibronectin synthesis-stimulating agents, sirtuin
synthesis-stimulating agents, agents stimulating the synthesis of
lipids and components of the stratum corneum (ceramides, fatty
acids, etc.), agents that inhibit collagen degradation, other
agents that inhibit elastin degradation, agents that inhibit serine
proteases such as cathepsin G, agents stimulating fibroblast
proliferation, agents stimulating keratinocyte proliferation,
agents stimulating adipocyte proliferation, agents stimulating
melanocyte proliferation, agents stimulating keratinocyte
differentiation, agents stimulating adipocyte differentiation,
agents that inhibit acetylcholinesterase, skin relaxant agents,
glycosaminoglycan synthesis-stimulating agents, antihyperkeratosis
agents, comedolytic agents, antipsoriasis agents, DNA repair
agents, DNA protecting agents, stabilizers, anti-itching agents,
agents for the treatment and/or care of sensitive skin, firming
agents, anti-stretch mark agents, binding agents, agents regulating
sebum production, lipolytic agents or agents stimulating lipolysis,
anti-cellulite agents, antiperspirant agents, agents stimulating
healing, coadjuvant healing agents, agents stimulating
re-epithelialization, coadjuvant re-epithelialization agents,
cytokine growth factors, calming agents, anti-inflammatory and/or
analgesic agents, anesthetic agents, agents acting on capillary
circulation and/or microcirculation, agents stimulating
angiogenesis, agents that inhibit vascular permeability, venotonic
agents, agents acting on cell metabolism, agents to improve
dermal-epidermal junction, agents inducing hair growth, hair growth
inhibiting or retardant agents, hair loss retardant agents,
preservatives, perfumes, chelating agents, vegetable extracts,
essential oils, marine extracts, agents obtained from a
bio-fermentation process, mineral salts, cell extracts and
sunscreens (organic or mineral photoprotective agents active
against ultraviolet A and/or B rays) among others, provided they
are physically and chemically compatible with the other components
of the composition and especially with the peptides of general
formula (I) contained in the composition of this invention.
Furthermore, the nature of these additional ingredients should not
unacceptably alter the benefits of the peptides of this invention.
The nature of these additional ingredients can be synthetic or
natural, such as vegetable extracts, or obtained by a
biotechnological process or a combination of a synthetic process
and a biotechnological process. Additional examples can be found in
the CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary &
Handbook, 12th Edition (2008). In the context of this invention,
biotechnological process is understood to be any process which
produces the active ingredient, or part of it, in an organism, or
in a part of it.
[0145] An additional aspect of this invention relates to a cosmetic
or pharmaceutical composition containing a cosmetically or
pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one peptide according
to the general formula. (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof
and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and
also a cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective amount of at
least one extract, synthetic compound or bio-fermentation product
which stimulates Hsp synthesis, such as and not restricted to,
extracts of Opuntia ficus indica, Salix alba, Lupinus spp., Secale
cereale, extracts of red algae of the genus Porphyra, extracts of
crustaceans of the genus Artemia, jojoba seed oil, grape seed
extracts, green tea extracts, geranylgeranylacetone, celastrol,
zinc and its salts, 2-cyclopenten-1-one, proteasome inhibitors such
as and not restricted to, bortezomib; prostaglandins and their
derivatives, hydroxylamine and its derivatives such as and not
restricted to, bimoclomol; chalcone and its derivatives,
hyperosmotic agents such as and not restricted to, sorbitol and its
derivatives, mannitol and its derivatives or glycerol and its
derivatives, isosorbide, urea or salicylic acid and its derivatives
among others, or mixtures thereof.
[0146] An additional aspect of this invention relates to a cosmetic
or pharmaceutical composition containing a cosmetically or
pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one peptide according
to the general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof
and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and
also a cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective amount of at
least one extract which is an anti-wrinkle agent and/or anti-aging
agent such as and not restricted to, the extracts of Vitis
vinifera, Rosa canina, Curcuma longa, Iris pallida, Theobroma
cacao, Ginkgo biloba, Leontopodium Alpinum or Dunaliella salina
among others or, in addition, at least one synthetic compound or
bio-fermentation product which is an anti-wrinkle agent and/or an
anti-aging agent such as and not restricted to Matrixyl.RTM. [INCI:
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4], Matrixyl 3000.RTM. [INCI: Palmitoyl
Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide], Essenskin.TM. [INCI:
calcium hydroxymethionine], Renovage [INCI: teprenone] or
Dermaxyl.RTM. [INCI: Palmitoyl Oligopeptide] marketed by Sederma,
Vialox.RTM. [INCI: Pentapeptide-3], Syn.RTM.-Ake.RTM. [INCI:
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate], Syn.RTM.-Coll
[INCI: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5], Phytaluronate [INCI: Locust Bean
(Ceratonia Siliqua) Gum] or Preregen.RTM. [INCI: Glycine Soja
(Soybean) Protein, Oxido Reductases] marketed by Pentapharm/DSM,
Myoxinol.TM. [INCI: Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract],
Syniorage.TM. [INCI: Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11], Dermican.TM. [INCI:
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9] or DN-AGE.TM. LS [INCI: Cassia Alata leaf
Extract] marketed by Laboratoires Serobiologiques/Cognis, Algisum
C.RTM. [INCI: Methylsilanol Mannuronate] or Hydroxyprolisilane
CN.RTM. [INCI: Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate] marketed by
Exsymol, Argireline.RTM. [INCI: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8], SNAP-7
[INCI: Acetyl Heptapeptide-4], SNAP-8 [INCI: Acetyl Octapeptide-3],
Leuphasyl.RTM. [INCI: Pentapeptide-18], Inyline.TM. [INCI proposal:
Acetyl Hexapeptide-25], Aldenine.RTM. [INCI: Hydrolized wheat
protein, hydrolized soy protein, Tripeptide-1], Preventhelia.TM.
[INCI: Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33], Decorinyl.RTM. [INCI:
Tripeptide-10 Citrulline], Trylagen.RTM. [INCI: Pseudoalteromonas
Ferment Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein,
Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, Tripeptide-1], Eyeseryl.RTM. [INCI:
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5], Peptide AC29 [INCI: Acetyl Tripeptide-30
Citrulline], Relistase.TM. [INCI proposal: Acetyl Tetrapeptide-30],
Lipochroman-6 [INCI: Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol], Chromabright.TM.
[INCI: Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate], Antarcticine.RTM.
[INCI: Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract] or Vilastene.TM. [INCI:
Lysine HCl, Lecithin, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline] marketed by
Lipotec, Kollaren.RTM. [INCI: Tripeptide-1, Dextran] marketed by
Institut Europeen de Biologie Cellulaire, Collaxyl.RTM. IS [INCI:
Hexapeptide-9], Laminixyl IS.TM. [INCI: Heptapeptide],
Orsirtine.TM. GL [INCI: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract],
D'Orientine.TM. IS [INCI: Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed Extract],
Phytoquintescine.TM. [INCI: Einkorn (Triticum Monococcum) Extract]
or Quintescine.TM. IS [INCI: Dipeptide-4] marketed by
Vincience/ISP, BONT-L-Peptide [INCI: Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19]
marketed by Infinitec Activos, Deepaline.TM. PVB [INCI: Palmitoyl
hydrolyzed Wheat Protein] or Sepilift.RTM. DPHP [INCI: Dipalmitoyl
Hydroxyproline] marketed by Seppic, Gatuline.RTM. Expression [INCI:
Acmella oleracea Extract], Gatuline.RTM. In-Tense [INCI: Spilanthes
Acmella Flower Extract] or Gatuline.RTM. Age Defense 2 [INCI:
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract] marketed by Gattefosse,
Thalassine.TM. [INCI: Algae Extract] marketed by Biotechmarine,
ChroNOline.TM. [INCI: Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3] or Thymulen-4 [INCI:
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2] marketed by Atrium Innovations/Unipex Group,
EquiStat [INCI: Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Seed
Extract] or Juvenesce [INCI: Ethoxydiglicol and Caprylic
Triglycerid, Retinol, Ursolic Acid, Phytonadione, Ilomastat]
marketed by Coletica/Engelhard/BASF, Ameliox [INCI: Carnosine,
Tocopherol, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract] or PhytoCellTec Malus
Domestica [INCI: Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture] marketed by
Mibelle Biochemistry, Bioxilift [INCI: Pimpinella Anisum Extract]
or SMS Anti-Wrinkle.RTM. [INCI: Annona Squamosa Seed Extract]
marketed by Silab, antagonists of the Ca.sup.2+ channel such as and
not restricted to, alverine, manganese or magnesium salts, certain
secondary or tertiary amines, retinol and its derivatives,
idebenone and its derivatives, Coenzyme Q10 and its derivatives,
boswellic acid and its derivatives, GHK and its derivatives and/or
salts, carnosine and its derivatives, DNA repair enzymes such as
and not restricted to, photolyase, T4 endonuclease V, or chloride
channel agonists among others.
[0147] In additional, this invention refers to a cosmetic or
pharmaceutical composition which comprises a cosmetically or
pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one peptide according
to the general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof
and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and,
in addition, a cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective amount of
at least one extract or combination of extracts which stimulate
healing and/or re-epithelialization or coadjuvants of healing
and/or re-epithelialization such as and not restricted to, the
extracts of Centella asiatica, Rosa moschata, Echinacea
angustifolia, Symphytum officinal, Equisetum arvense, Hypericum
perforatum, Mimosa tenuiflora, Aloe vera, Polyplant.RTM.
Epithelizing [INCI: Calendula officinalis, Hypericum perforatum,
Chamomilla recutita, Rosmarinus officinalis] marketed by Provital,
Cytokinol.RTM. LS 9028 [INCI: Hydrolyzed Casein, Hydrolyzed Yeast
Protein, Lysine HCl] marketed by Laboratories
Serobiologiques/Cognis or Deliner.RTM. [INCI: Zea mays (Corn)
Kernel Extract] marketed by Coletica/Engelhard/BASF among others,
and/or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective amount of at
least one synthetic compound, extract or bio-fermentation product
which stimulates healing and/or re-epithelialization such as and
not restricted to, cadherins, integrins, selectins, hyaluronan acid
receptors, immunoglobulins, fibroblast growth factor, connective
tissue growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor, vascular
endothelial growth factor, epidermal growth factor, insulin-like
growth factor, keratinocyte growth factors, colony-stimulating
factors, transforming growth factor-beta, tumor necrosis
factor-alpha, interferons, interleukins, matrix metalloproteinases,
protein tyrosine phosphatase receptors, Antarcticine.RTM. [INCI:
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract] or Decorinyl.RTM. [INCI:
Tripeptide-10 Citrulline], marketed by Lipotec, among others, or a
mixture thereof.
[0148] An additional aspect of this invention relates to a cosmetic
or pharmaceutical composition which comprises a cosmetically or
pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one peptide according
to the general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof
and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and,
in addition, a cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective amount
of, at least one extract or combination of extracts delaying hair
loss or inducing hair growth such as and not restricted to,
extracts of Tussilago farfara or Achillea millefolium, and/or a
cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one
compound delaying hair loss or inducing hair growth, such as and
not restricted to, nicotinic acid esters such as alkyl nicotinates
C.sub.3-C.sub.6 such as methyl or hexyl nicotinate, benzyl
nicotinate, or tocopherol nicotinate; steroid and nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory agents, such as and not restricted to,
hydrocortisone, its salts and derivatives or niflumic acid;
retinoids such as and not restricted to, all-trans-retinoic acid or
tretinoin, isotretinoin, retinol or vitamin A, and its derivatives,
such as acetate, palmitate, propionate, motretinide, etretinate and
zinc trans retinoate; antibacterial agents such as and not
restricted to, macrolides, pyranosides, and tetracycline,
erythromycin; antagonists of calcium channels such as and not
restricted to, cinnarizine and diltiazem; hormones such as and not
restricted to, estriol, its analogues or tyrosine, its analogues
and/or its salts; antiandrogen agents such as and not restricted
to, oxendolone, spironolactone or diethylstilbestrol; anti-radicals
such as and not restricted to, dimethyl sulfoxide; esterified
oligosaccharides such as and not restricted to, those described in
documents EP 0211610 and EP 0064012; derivatives of hexasaccharide
acids such as and not restricted to glucose saccharide acid or
those described in document EP 0375388; glucosidase inhibitors such
as and not restricted to, D-glucaro-1,5-lactam or those described
in document EP 0334586; glycosaminoglycan and proteoglycan
inhibitors such as and not restricted to, L-galactono-1,4-lactone
or those described in document EP 0277428; tyrosine kinase
inhibitors such as and not restricted to,
1-amide-1-cyano(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethylene or those described in
document EP 0403238, diazoxides such as and not restricted to,
7-(acetylthio)-4',5'-dihydrospiro[androst-4-ene-17,2'-(3H)furan]-3-on-
e, 3-methyl-7-chloro[2H]-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine or spiroxazone
1,1-dioxide; phospholipids such as and not restricted to, lecithin;
salicylic acid and its derivatives, hydroxyl carboxylic or keto
carboxylic acids and their esters, lactones and their salts;
anthralin, eicosa-5,8,11-trienoic acids and their esters or amides
or minoxidil and their derivatives among others, or mixtures
thereof.
[0149] An additional aspect of this invention relates to a cosmetic
or pharmaceutical composition which comprises a cosmetically or
pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one peptide according
to the general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof
and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and,
in addition, a cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective amount of
at least one sunscreen such as and not restricted to,
anthranilates, cinnamates, salicylates, derivatives of
dibenzoylmethane, derivatives of camphor, derivatives of triazine,
derivatives of benzophenone, derivatives of
.beta.,.beta.'-diphenylacrylate, derivatives of benzotriazole,
derivatives of benzylmalonate, derivatives of benzimidazole,
imidazolines, derivatives of benzoallyl, derivatives of the
p-aminobenzoic acid, polymers and silicones, derivatives of alkyl
styrenes, nanopigments of metallic oxides such as and not
restricted to, titanium oxide or zinc oxide or filters based on
carbon nanotubes among others, or mixtures thereof.
[0150] Another additional aspect of this invention relates to a
cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition which comprises a
cosmetically or pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one
peptide according to the general formula (I), its stereoisomers,
mixtures thereof and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, and, in addition, a cosmetically or
pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one protein from the
Hsp family, such as and not restricted to, Hsp70, including Hsp72
and Hsp73, Hsp60, Hsp27 or Hsp90 among others.
Applications
[0151] An aspect of this invention relates to the use of at least
one of the peptides of general formula (I), its stereoisomers,
mixtures thereof and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically
acceptable salts in the preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical
composition for the treatment and/or care of skin, mucous membranes
and/or hair.
[0152] Another aspect of this invention relates to the use of at
least one of the peptides of general formula (I), its
stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or its cosmetically or
pharmaceutically acceptable salts in the preparation of a cosmetic
or pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and/or care of
those conditions, disorders and/or diseases which are improved or
prevented by the stimulation of Hsp protein synthesis, specifically
proteins from the Hsp family with a molecular weight between 20 kDa
and 110 kDa, specifically of a molecular weight between 40 kDa and
100 kDa and even more specifically Hsp proteins with a molecular
weight comprised between 60 kDa y 80 kDa, and in particular the Hsp
with a molecular weight of 70 kDa or Hsp70.
[0153] In a preferred embodiment, the conditions, disorders and/or
diseases which are improved or prevented by stimulation of heat
shock protein stimulation are selected from the group formed by
epidermolysis bullosa and alopecia, including alopecia caused by
chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
[0154] According to a preferred embodiment, this invention relates
to the use of a peptide of formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures
thereof and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts in the preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical
composition for the treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous
membranes and/or hair, which reduces, delays, and/or prevents cell
damage induced by UV radiation, thermal stress, oxidative stress,
osmotic shock, inflammation, hypoxia, exposure to pollutants, lack
of nourishment and lack of hydration.
[0155] According to a preferred embodiment, this invention relates
to the use of a peptide of formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures
thereof and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts in the preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical
composition for the treatment and/or care of the skin and/or hair
which reduces, delays or prevents the signs of aging and/or
photoaging.
[0156] Likewise, this invention relates to the use of at least one
of the peptides of formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof
and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts in the
preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for the
treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes and/or hair,
which stimulates healing and/or re-epithelialization of wounds,
preferably those wounds that are a result of diabetes.
[0157] According to a preferred embodiment, this invention refers
to the use of a peptide of formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures
thereof and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts in the preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical
composition for the treatment and/or care of the skin and/or hair
which delays and/or prevents hair loss or induces hair growth.
[0158] Examples of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions for the
treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes and/or hair
include creams, multiple emulsions such as and not restricted to,
oil and/or silicone in water emulsions, water-in-oil and/or
silicone emulsions, water/oil/water or water/silicone/water type
emulsions, and oil/water/oil or silicone/water/silicone type
emulsions, anhydrous compositions, aqueous dispersions, oils,
milks, balsams, foams, lotions, gels, cream gels, hydroalcoholic
solutions, hydroglycolic solutions, hydrogels, liniments, sera,
soaps, shampoos, conditioners, serums, polysaccharide films,
ointments, mousses, pomades, powders, bars, pencils and sprays or
aerosols (sprays), including leave-on and rinse-off formulations,
bandages, gauzes, t-shirts, socks, tights, underwear, girdles,
gloves, diapers, sanitary napkins, dressings, bedspreads, wipes,
adhesive patches, non-adhesive patches, occlusive patches,
micro-electric patches or face masks, make-up products such as
make-up foundation, such as fluid foundations and compact
foundations, make-up removal lotions, make-up removal milks,
under-eye concealers, eye shadows, lipsticks, lip protectors, lip
gloss and powders among others.
[0159] The compositions containing the peptides of this invention
can be applied to the skin or can be administered orally or
parenterally as necessary to treat and/or care for a condition,
disorder and/or disease.
[0160] The cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions concerned in
this invention can be applied to the skin by iontophoresis,
sonophoresis, electroporation, micro-electric patches, mechanical
pressure, osmotic pressure gradient, occlusive cure,
microinjections or needle-free injections by means of pressure,
such as injections by oxygen pressure, or any combination thereof,
to achieve a greater penetration of the peptide of the
invention.
[0161] An additional aspect of this invention relates to a method
of treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes and/or hair
which comprises administering a cosmetically or pharmaceutically
effective amount of at least one peptide of general formula (I),
its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or its cosmetically or
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, preferably in the form of a
cosmetic or a pharmaceutical composition containing them.
[0162] An additional aspect of this invention relates to a method
for the treatment and/or care of those conditions, disorders and/or
diseases of mammals, preferably humans, which are improved or
prevented by heat shock protein synthesis stimulation, preferably
Hsp70; which comprises administering an effective amount of at
least one peptide of general formula (I), its stereoisomers,
mixtures thereof and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically
acceptable salts, preferably in the form of a cosmetic or a
pharmaceutical composition containing them.
[0163] In a preferred embodiment, the conditions, disorders and/or
pathologies which are improved or prevented by heat shock protein
synthesis stimulation are selected from a group formed by
epidermolysis bullosa and alopecia, including alopecia caused by
chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
[0164] Another additional aspect of this invention relates to a
method for the treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes
and/or hair which reduces, delays, and/or prevents cell damage
induced by UV radiation, thermal stress, oxidative stress, osmotic
shock, inflammation, hypoxia, exposure to pollutants, lack of
nourishment and lack of hydration; which comprises administering an
effective amount of at least one peptide of general formula (I),
its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or its cosmetically or
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, preferably in the form of a
cosmetic or a pharmaceutical composition containing them.
[0165] According to an additional aspect, this invention relates to
the treatment and/or care which reduces, delays and/or prevents the
signs of aging and/or photoaging, which comprises administering an
effective amount of at least one peptide of general formula (I),
its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or its cosmetically or
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, preferably in the form of a
cosmetic or a pharmaceutical composition containing them.
[0166] Another additional aspect of this invention relates to a
method for the treatment and/or care of the skin and/or mucous
membranes which stimulates healing and/or re-epithelialization of
wounds, preferably wounds that are a consequence of diabetes, and
which comprises administering an effective amount of at least one
peptide of general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof
and/or its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts,
preferably in the form of a cosmetic or a pharmaceutical
composition containing them.
[0167] Another additional aspect of this invention relates to a
method for the treatment and/or care of the skin and/or hair which
delays and/or prevents hair loss or induces hair growth, which
comprises administering an effective amount of at least one peptide
of general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or
its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, preferably
in the form of a cosmetic or a pharmaceutical composition
containing them.
[0168] In a more particular aspect, the treatment and/or care of
this invention is performed by topical or transdermal application;
preferably, the topical or transdermal application is performed via
iontophoresis, sonophoresis, electroporation, mechanical pressure,
osmotic pressure gradient, occlusive cure, microinjections,
needle-free injections by means of pressure, by means of
micro-electric patches or any combination thereof.
[0169] In another particular aspect, the treatment and/or care is
performed by oral administration.
[0170] In another particular aspect, the treatment and/or care is
performed by parenteral application.
[0171] The frequency of application or administration can vary
greatly, depending on the needs of each subject and the severity of
the condition, disorder or disease to be treated or cared for, with
a recommendation of an application or administration range from
once a month to ten times a day, preferably from once a week to
four times a day, more preferably from three times a week to three
times a day, even more preferably once or twice a day.
[0172] The following specific examples provided here illustrate the
nature of this invention. These examples are included for
illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as
limitations on the invention claimed herein.
EXAMPLES
General Methodology
[0173] All reagents and solvents are of synthesis quality and are
used without additional treatment.
Abbreviations
[0174] The abbreviations used for amino acids follow the IUPAC-IUB
Joint Commission on Biochemical Nomenclature rules outlined in Eur.
J. Biochem. (1984) 138:9-37 and in J. Biol. Chem. (1989)
264:633-673.
[0175] .RTM., resin; Ac, acetyl; DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid; Adpoc,
1-(1-adamantyl)-1-methylethoxy-carbonyl; All, allyl; Alloc,
allyloxycarbonyl; AM,
2-[4-aminomethyl-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)]phenoxyacetic acid; Arg,
arginine; Asn, asparagine, Boc, tert-butyloxycarbonyl; 2-BrZ,
2-bromobenzyloxycarbonyl; Bzl, benzyl; Cbz, carboxybenzyl; cHx,
cyclohexyl; CITrt-.RTM., 2-chlorotrityl resin; CIZ, 2-chlorobenzyl;
cps, centipoise; C-terminal, carboxy-terminal; DCM,
dichloromethane; Dde,
N-[1-(4,4-dimethyl-2,6-dioxocyclohex-1-ylidene)ethyl; 2,6-diCIZ,
2,6-dichlorobenzyl; DIEA, N,N-diisopropylethylamine; DIPCDI,
N,N'-diisopropylcarbodiimide; Dmab,
4-(N-[1-(4,4-dimethyl-2,6-dioxocyclohexylidene)-3-methylbutyl]amino)benzy-
l; DMEM, Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium; DMF,
N,N-dimethylformamide; DMSO, dimethyl sulfoxide; Dnp,
2,4-dinitrophenol; DPPC, dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine; EDTA,
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; ELISA, enzyme-linked
immunoabsorption assay; equiv, equivalent; ESI-MS, electrospray
ionization mass spectrometry; Fm, fluorenylmethyl; Fmoc,
9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl; Gln, glutamine; grp,
glucose-regulated proteins, His, histidine; HOAt,
1-hydroxy-7-azabenzotriazole; HOBt, 1-hydroxybenzotriazole; HPLC,
high performance liquid chromatography; Hsp, heat shock proteins;
INCI, International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients; ivDde,
1-(4,4-dimethyl-2,6-dioxocyclohexylidene)-3-methyl-butyl; kDa,
kiloDalton; Leu, leucine; MBHA, p-methylbenzhydrylamine; MeCN,
acetonitrile; MeOH, methanol; MLV, multilaminar vesicles; MPD,
minimal pigmenting dose; Mtt, methoxytrityl or methyltrityl; MTT,
3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide;
N-terminal, amino-terminal; PAL,
5-(4-aminomethyl-3,5-dimethoxyphenoxy)valeric acid; Palm,
palmitoyl; PBS, phosphate buffer saline; pNZ,
p-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl; Pro, proline; rpm, revolutions per
minute; qs, quantity sufficient; q.s.p., quantity sufficient for;
tBu, tert-butyl; Teoc, 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyloxycarbonyl; TFA,
trifluoroacetic acid; THF, tetrahydrofuran; TIS,
triisopropylsilane; Troc, 2,2,2-trichloroethyloxycarbonyl; Trt,
triphenylmethyl or trityl; Trt, trityl; Tyr, tyrosine; ULV,
unilaminar vesicles; UV, ultravioleta; Z, benzyloxycarbonyl.
Chemical Synthesis
[0176] All synthetic processes were carried out in polypropylene
syringes fitted with porous polyethylene discs or Pyrex.RTM.
reactors fitted with porous plates. The solvents and soluble
reagents were removed by suction. The Fmoc group was removed with
piperidine-DMF (2:8, v/v) (1.times.1 min, 1.times.5 min, 5 mL/g
resin) [Lloyd-Williams P., Albericio F. and Giralt E. (1997)
"Chemical Approaches to the Synthesis of Peptides and Proteins"
CRC, Boca Raton, Fla., USA]. Washes between stages of deprotection,
coupling, and, again, deprotection, were carried out with DMF
(3.times.1 min) each time using 10 mL solvent/g resin. Coupling
reactions were performed with 3 mL solvent/g resin. The control of
the couplings was performed by carrying out the ninhydrin test
[Kaiser E., Colescott R. L., Bossinger C. D. and Cook P. I. (1970)
"Color test for detection of free terminal amino groups in the
solid-phase synthesis of peptides" Anal. Biochem. 34:595-598] or
chloranil test [Christensen T. (1979) "A qualitative test for
monitoring coupling completeness in solid-phase peptide synthesis
using chloranil" Acta Chem. Scand. 33B:763-766]. All synthetic
reactions and washes were carried out at room temperature.
[0177] HPLC chromatographic analysis was carried out with Shimadzu
equipment (Kyoto, Japan) using a reversed-phase column
thermostatized at 30.degree. C. (250.times.4.0 mm, Kromasil
C.sub.8, 5 .mu.m, Akzo Nobel, Sweden). The elution was carried out
using a gradient of acetonitrile (+0.07% TFA) in water (+0.1% TFA)
at a flow rate of 1 mL/min and detection was carried out at 220
nm.
Example 1
Obtaining
Fmoc-W.sub.n--X.sub.m-AA.sub.1-AA.sub.2-AA.sub.3-AA.sub.4-Y.sub.-
p--Z.sub.q--O-2-CITrt-.RTM., wherein AA.sub.1 is -L-His-; AA.sub.2
is -L-His-, -L-Leu- or -L-Pro-; AA.sub.3 is -L-Leu-; AA.sub.4 is
-L-Arg- or -L-Asn-; and n, m, p and q are 0
[0178] 5.71 g of Fmoc-L-Arg(Pbf)-OH or 5.25 g of Fmoc-L-Asn(Trt)-OH
(8.8 mmol; 1 equiv) dissolved in 55 mL of DCM to which was added
1.3 mL of DIEA (7.6 mmol; 0.86 equiv) were coupled onto the dry
2-chlorotrityl resin (5.5 g; 8.8 mmol). They were stirred for 5
min, after which 2.5 mL of DIEA were added (14.6 mmol; 1.66 equiv).
The mixture was allowed to react for 40 min. Remaining chloride
groups were blocked by treatment with 4.4 mL of MeOH.
[0179] The N-terminal Fmoc group was deprotected as described in
the general methods and 7.77 g of Fmoc-L-Leu-OH (22 mmol; 2.5
equiv) were coupled onto the peptidyl resin in the presence of
DIPCDI (3.39 mL, 22 mmol, 2.5 equiv) and HOBt (3.37 g, 22 mmol, 2.5
equiv) using DMF as a solvent for 1 hour. The resin was then washed
as described in the general methods and the deprotection treatment
of the Fmoc group was repeated to couple the next amino acid.
Following the protocols described 13.63 g of Fmoc-L-His(Trt)-OH,
7.77 g of Fmoc-L-Leu-OH or 7.42 g of Fmoc-L-Pro-OH (22 mmol; 2.5
equiv) were sequentially coupled; and subsequently 13.63 g of
Fmoc-L-His(Trt)-OH (22 mmol; 2.5 equiv) each coupling in the
presence of 3.37 g of HOBt (22 mmol; 2.5 equiv) and 3.39 mL of
DIPCDI (22 mmol; 2.5 equiv).
[0180] After the synthesis, the peptidyl resins were washed with
DCM (5.times.3 min) and dried by nitrogen stream.
Example 2
Obtaining
Fmoc-W.sub.n--X.sub.m-AA.sub.1-AA.sub.2-AA.sub.3-AA.sub.4-Y.sub.-
p--Z.sub.q-AM-MBHA-.RTM., wherein AA.sub.1 is -L-His-; AA.sub.2 is
-L-His-, -L-Leu- or -L-Pro-; AA.sub.3 is -L-Leu-; AA.sub.4 is
-L-Arg- or -L-Asn-; and n, m, p and q are 0
[0181] 6.85 g of the Fmoc-AM-MBHA resin with a functionalization of
0.73 mmol/g (5 mmol) was treated with piperidine-DMF according to
the described general protocol in order to remove the Fmoc group.
16.22 g of Fmoc-L-Arg(Pbf)-OH or 14.92 g de Fmoc-L-Asn(Trt)-OH (25
mmol; 5 equiv) were incorporated onto the deprotected resin in the
presence of DIPCDI (3.85 mL; 25 mmol; 5 equiv) and HOBt (3.85 g; 25
mmol; 5 equiv) using DMF as a solvent for 1 hour.
[0182] The resin was then washed as described in the general
methods and the deprotection treatment of the Fmoc group was
repeated to couple the next amino acid. Following the previously
described protocols 8.84 g of Fmoc-L-Leu-OH (25 mmol; 5 equiv);
15.49 g of Fmoc-L-His(Trt)-OH, 8.84 g of Fmoc-L-Leu-OH or 8.44 g of
Fmoc-L-Pro-OH (25 mmol; 5 equiv); and subsequently 15.49 g of
Fmoc-L-His(Trt)-OH (25 mmol; 5 equiv) were coupled sequentially
each coupling in the presence of 3.85 g of HOBt (25 mmol; 5 equiv)
and 3.85 mL of DIPCDI (25 mmol; 5 equiv).
[0183] After the synthesis, the peptidyl resins were washed with
DCM (5.times.3 min) and dried by nitrogen stream.
Example 3
General Process for Removal of Fmoc N-Terminal Protective Group
[0184] The N-terminal Fmoc group of the peptidyl resins obtained in
Examples 1 and 2 was deprotected as described in the general
methods (20% piperidine in DMF, 1.times.5 min+1.times.20 min). The
peptidyl resins were washed with DMF (5.times.1 min), DCM
(4.times.1 min), diethyl ether (4.times.1 min) and dried under
vacuum.
Example 4
Process for Introducing the R.sub.1 Palmitoyl Group onto the
Peptidyl Resins Obtained in Example 3
[0185] 2.56 g of palmitic acid (10 mmol; 10 equiv) pre-dissolved in
DMF (1 mL) were added onto 1 mmol of the peptidyl resins obtained
in Example 3, in the presence of 1.53 g of HOBt (10 mmol; 10 equiv)
and 1.54 mL of DIPCDI (10 mmol; 10 equiv). They were allowed to
react for 15 hours, after which the resins were washed with THF
(5.times.1 min), DCM (5.times.1 min), DMF (5.times.1 min), MeOH
(5.times.1 min), DMF (5.times.1 min) THF (5.times.1 min), DMF
(5.times.1 min), DCM (4.times.1 min), ether (3.times.1 min), and
were dried under vacuum.
Example 5
Process for Introducing the R.sub.1 Acetyl Group onto the Peptidyl
Resins Obtained in Example 3
[0186] 1 mmol of the peptidyl resins obtained in Example 3 was
treated with 25 equiv of acetic anhydride in the presence of 25
equiv of DIEA using 5 mL of DMF as a solvent. They were allowed to
react for 30 mins, after which the peptidyl resins were washed with
DMF (5.times.1 min), DCM (4.times.1 min), diethyl ether (4.times.1
min) and were dried under vacuum.
Example 6
Cleavage Process from the Polymeric Support of the Peptidyl Resins
Obtained in Examples 3, 4 and 5
[0187] 200 mg of the dried peptidyl resins obtained in Examples 3,
4 and 5 were treated with 5 mL of TFA:TIS:H.sub.2O (90:5:5) for 2
hours at room temperature under stirring. The filtrates were
collected onto 50 mL cold diethyl ether, they were filtered through
polypropylene syringes fitted with porous polyethylene discs and
washed 5 times with 50 mL diethyl ether. The final precipitates
were dried under vacuum.
[0188] HPLC analysis of the obtained peptides in gradients of MeCN
(+0.07% TFA) in H.sub.2O (+0.1% TFA) showed a purity exceeding 80%
in all cases. The identity of the peptides obtained was confirmed
by ESI-MS.
Example 7
Cleavage Process of the Polymeric Support and Functionalization
with Substituted R.sub.2 Amine: Obtaining
Ac-W.sub.n--X.sub.m-AA.sub.1-AA.sub.2-AA.sub.3-AA.sub.4-Y.sub.p--Z.sub.q--
-NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.15--CH.sub.3, wherein AA.sub.1 is -L-His-;
AA.sub.2 is -L-His-, -L-Leu- or -L-Pro-; AA.sub.3 is -L-Leu-;
AA.sub.4 is -L-Arg- or -L-Asn-; and n, m, p and q are 0
[0189] The peptides
Ac-W.sub.n--X.sub.m-AA.sub.1-AA.sub.2-AA.sub.3-AA.sub.4-Y.sub.p--Z.sub.q--
-OH with fully protected side chains were obtained by treating 150
mg of the peptidyl resins
Ac-W.sub.n--X.sub.m-AA.sub.1-AA.sub.2-AA.sub.3-AA.sub.4-Y.sub.p--Z.sub.q--
-O-2-CITrt-.RTM. of Example 5, previously desiccated under vacuum
in the presence of KOH, with 3 mL of a 3% solution of TFA in DCM
for 5 min. The filtrates were collected onto 50 mL of cold diethyl
ether and the treatment was repeated three times. The ethereal
solutions were evaporated to dryness at reduced pressure and room
temperature, the precipitates were redissolved in 50% MeCN in
H.sub.2O and lyophilized. 10 mg of the obtained crude peptides were
weighed in a flask and 3 equiv of hexadecylamine and 25 mL of
anhydrous DMF were added. 2 equiv of DIPCDI were added, and left to
react under magnetic stirring at 47.degree. C. The reactions were
monitored by HPLC until disappearance of the initial products,
which were complete after 24-48 hours. Solvents were evaporated to
dryness and co-evaporated twice with DCM. The obtained residues
[Ac-W.sub.n--X.sub.m-AA.sub.1-AA.sub.2-AA.sub.3-AA.sub.4-Y.sub.p--Z.sub.1-
--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.15--CH.sub.3 with fully protected side chains]
were redissolved in 25 mL of a mixture of TFA-DCM-anisole (49:49:2)
and left to react for 30 min at room temperature. 250 mL of cold
diethyl ether was added, the solvents were evaporated under reduced
pressure and two additional co-evaporations with ether were carried
out. The residues were dissolved in a mixture of 50% MeCN in
H.sub.2O and lyophilized.
[0190] HPLC analysis of the obtained peptides in gradients of MeCN
(+0.07% TFA) in H.sub.2O (+0.1% TFA) showed a purity exceeding 65%
in all cases. The identity of the peptides obtained was confirmed
by ESI-MS.
Example 8
Hsp70 Synthesis Stimulation Assay
[0191] Hsp70 synthesis stimulation was assessed in a human
keratinocyte cell line in the presence of the peptides of the
invention. The cells were seeded (10.sup.6 cells/6-well plate) and
incubated for 24 hours in DMEM, after which the peptides were added
to 200 .mu.M in culture medium and were incubated for another 16-24
hours. The proteasome inhibitor MG-132 at 10 .mu.M was used as a
positive control and vehicle (culture medium) as a negative
control. After the incubation period, the cells were washed with
PBS, lysed and centrifuged at 12,000 rpm at 4.degree. C. for 10
min. The supernatants were collected, and the Hsp70 levels were
determined by carrying out a competitive ELISA assay following the
protocols of the commercial kit (DuoSet IC human/mouse total HSP70
ELISA kit, R&D Systems Inc.)
[0192] Table 2 provides details of the peptides which showed Hsp70
stimulation level values greater than 15%. Hsp70 levels were
normalized with regards to the average basal values.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Increase in Hsp70 levels Treatment Hsp70
increase Vehicle 0% MG-132 294%
Palm-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Asn-NH.sub.2 15%
Ac-L-His-L-His-L-Leu-L-Asn-NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.15--CH.sub.3 17%
Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH 28% Ac-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH 42%
Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-NH.sub.2 21%
Example 9
Assay of Photoprotective Efficiency of
Ac-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH and Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH in
Human Keratinocyte Cultures
[0193] The human keratinocytes were maintained in culture for 24
hours in 96-well plates for monolayer formation and the cells were
pre-incubated in darkness with 0.1 mM of
Ac-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH, Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH in
culture medium or with vehicle (culture medium) for 2 hours at
37.degree. C. Subsequently the cells were radiated with UVB at an
energy of 800 J/m.sup.2. A control plate with vehicle was
maintained in the dark without radiation for the same time at room
temperature. After the irradiation period the cells' medium was
replaced by a fresh medium and the cells were incubated for
additional 24 hours. Cell viability was determined by the MTT
method, adding 5 mg/mL of the MTT solution to each well and
incubating the plate for 4 hours at 37.degree. C., after which time
the medium was removed, 100 .mu.L of DMSO was added and the plate
was stirred at room temperature for 15 min. The optical density of
each well was measured at 570 nm in a spectrophotometer.
[0194] The photoprotective efficiency was determined by comparing
the viability obtained in the cells treated with
Ac-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH or Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH with
regards to the response of the irradiated and non-irradiated
control cells.
TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Photoprotective efficiency of the peptides
of the invention PHOTO- CELL PROTECTIVE TREATMENT VIABILITY
EFFICIENCY Non-irradiated vehicle 100.0% -- Irradiated vehicle
73.9% -- Ac-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH 97.2% 32%
Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH 87.7% 19%
Example 10
Preparation of a Cosmetic Composition Containing
Palm-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Asn-NH.sub.2
TABLE-US-00004 [0195] INGREDIENT (INCI Nomenclature) % IN WEIGHT A
WATER (AQUA) q.s.p. 100 PRESERVATIVES 0.45 IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
0.095 DISODIUM EDTA 0.14 GLYCERIN 4.75 PROPYLENE GLYCOL 2.85 B
WATER (AQUA), POLYACRYLAMIDE, 2.85 C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH-7
ETHYLHEXYL COCOATE 4.75 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE 4.75 C
DIMETHICONE 1.9 D TRIETHANOLAMINE q.s. E FRAGRANCE (PARFUM) 0.19 F
Palm-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Asn-NH.sub.2 0.01%, 5 BUTYLENGLYCOL,
ALCOHOL DENAT
[0196] Phase A was dissolved in an appropriate reactor. In another
reactor, phase B was mixed, formed by Sepigel.RTM. 305 [INCI: Aqua
(Water), Polyacrylamide, C13-C14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7],
Myritol.RTM. 308 [INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride] and
ethylhexyl cocoate and once homogenized it was slowly added onto
phase A under stirring. Then phase C was added under stirring, and
subsequently phase F was added at 35.degree. C. The pH was adjusted
to 5.5-7.0 with phase D and phase E was added.
Example 11
Preparation of Liposomes Containing
Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH
TABLE-US-00005 [0197] INGREDIENT (INCI Nomenclature) % IN WEIGHT
PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE 4.0 Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH 0.2
PRESERVATIVES 0.50 AQUA (WATER) q.s.p. 100
[0198] Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) was weighed and
dissolved in chloroform. The solvent was evaporated under vacuum
until obtaining a fine phospholipid layer, and this layer was
hydrated under treatment at 55.degree. C. with an aqueous solution
of the peptide at the desired concentration (containing
Phenonip.RTM.), and MLV liposomes were obtained. ULV liposomes were
obtained by submerging the MLV liposomes in an ultrasound bath at
55.degree. C. for 8 cycles of 2 mins at intervals of 5 mins. The
size of the ULV liposomes was reduced by passing them through a
high pressure extrusion system.
Example 12
Preparation of a Composition in the Form of a Liposome Gel
Containing Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH
[0199] The liposomes of Example 11 were dispersed in water with the
preservatives (EDTA, imidazolidinyl urea and Phenonip.RTM.) under
light stirring. Hispagel.RTM. 200 was added [INCI: Aqua (Water),
glycerin, glyceryl polyacrylate] and was lightly stirred until a
homogenous mixture was obtained.
TABLE-US-00006 INGREDIENT (INCI Nomenclature) % IN WEIGHT LIPOSOMES
CONTAINING 10.00 Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH (1%) DISODIUM EDTA
0.15 IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA 0.10 PRESERVATIVE 0.50 AQUA (WATER) 29.25
AQUA (WATER), GLYCERIN, 60.00 GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE
Example 13
Composition of a Facial Cream Containing
Ac-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH
TABLE-US-00007 [0200] INGREDIENT (INCI Nomenclature) % IN WEIGHT A
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII 3.5-4.5 CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE 3-5 GLYCERYL
STEARATE S.E. 1.5-2.5 SQUALANE 0.5-1 PEG-100 STEARATE 1 POLYSORBATE
60 0.30 CETYL PALMITATE 1.5-2.5 DIMETHICONE 2.5-3.5 CETEARYL
ALCOHOL 1.5-2.5 PALMITIC ACID 0.5 B AQUA (WATER) 2 GLYCERIN 1.5-2.5
BUTYLENE GLYCOL 1-3 MANNITOL 0.5-1.5 HYDROGENATED LECITHIN 0.5-1.5
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 0.5-1.5 C CARBOMER 0.4 ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
1.5-2.5 D TROMETHAMINE 0.4 AQUA (WATER) 1 E PRESERVATIVES q.s. F
Ac-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH 0.001 AQUA (WATER) q.s.p. 100
Preparation
[0201] Mix the components of Phase A and heat to 70.degree. C.
[0202] Mix the components of Phase B and heat to 70.degree. C.
[0203] Add Phase C to Phase B stirring with the homogenizer
(Silverson) for 5 minutes. [0204] Add Phase A little by Little to
the mixture of phases B and C with a homogenizer and maintain
homogenization for 15 minutes. [0205] Start the cooling until
30-35.degree. C. under light stirring. At 50.degree. C. add Phase
D. Keep stirring. At 35-38.degree. C. add Phases E and F which have
been previously solubilized.
Example 14
Preparation of a Composition of Mixed Micelles Containing
Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH
[0206] The ingredients of phase A were weighed in a vessel suitable
for the whole sample and warmed slightly to about 30.degree. C. to
help to dissolve some of the preservatives. Next, phase B
components were added and homogenized under moderate stirring.
[0207] Phase C was then added under continuous stirring, after
which phase D (Oramix.RTM. CG 110 [INCI: Aqua (Water),
Caprilyl/Capryl Glucoside]) was added with slow stirring to avoid
foaming.
[0208] The pH was adjusted to 5.5-6.5.
TABLE-US-00008 INGREDIENT (INCI Nomenclature) % IN WEIGHT A AQUA
(WATER) q.s.p. 100 PHENOXYETHANOL 0.5 CAPRILYL GLYCOL 0.5 POTASIUM
SORBATE 0.3 B AQUA (WATER) 27.5 Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH 0.025
LECITHIN 4.0 C XANTHAN GUM 0.4 D AQUA (WATER), CAPRILYL/ 30 CAPRYL
GLUCOSIDE
Example 15
Microemulsion Composition Containing
Palm-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Asn-NH.sub.2
[0209] The ingredients of phase B were weighed in a vessel suitable
for the complete sample. Next, phase D was added to phase B and
homogenized under continuous stirring. Phase A was then added to
the mixture. Lastly, phase C was added.
TABLE-US-00009 INGREDIENT (INCI Nomenclature) % IN WEIGHT A
DIETHYLHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE 1.35 ISOSTEARIC ACID 7.65 B AQUA
(WATER) 0.2 ALCOHOL DENAT 0.8 C ETHYLHEXYL COCOATE q.s.p. 100 D
Palm-L-His-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Asn-NH.sub.2 0.005
Example 16
Composition of a Capillary Lotion Containing
Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH
[0210] Mix the components of Phase A slowly under stirring. Slowly
add Phase B to Phase A under stirring until homogenization is
complete.
TABLE-US-00010 INGREDIENT (INCI Nomenclature) % IN WEIGHT A ALCOHOL
DENAT 50-60 PANTHENOL 0.05-0.15 ZINC RICINOLEATE 0.05-0.10
FRAGRANCE 0.02 Ac-L-His-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Arg-OH 0.01 B AQUA (WATER)
q.s.p. 00
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